For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,067 students in 23608, VA.
The top ranked public high schools in 23608, VA are Woodside High School and Denbigh High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high schools in zipcode 23608 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in 23608, VA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 23608 have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Woodside High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23608, VA ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodside High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13450 Woodside Lane
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7530
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7530
Gr: 9-12 | 1,810 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Denbigh High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
259 Denbigh Blvd
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7700
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,257 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
23608, Virginia ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
15638 Warwick Blvd
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 888-3310
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 888-3310
Gr: 6-8 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 23608, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in 23608, VA include Woodside High School and Denbigh High School.
How many public high schools are located in 23608?
2 public high schools are located in 23608.
What is the racial composition of students in 23608?
23608 public high schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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