Best middle schools in Newport News (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 7 schools in Newport News, Virginia. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Virginia.
- 170B.T. Washington MiddleNewport News · Public Middle89% Math proficiency · 413 students
- 264Ethel M. Gildersleeve MiddleNewport News · Public Middle74% Math proficiency · 1,087 students
- 363Ella J. Fitzgerald MiddleNewport News · Public Middle75% Math proficiency · 988 students
- 457Huntington MiddleNewport News · Public Middle63% Math proficiency · 292 students
- 557Mary Passage MiddleNewport News · Public Middle67% Math proficiency · 931 students
- 655Crittenden MiddleNewport News · Public Middle61% Math proficiency · 781 students
- 751Homer L. Hines MiddleNewport News · Public Middle56% Math proficiency · 846 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B.T. Washington Middle Newport News · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 69.8 Top 25% | 89% Math proficiency | 413 |
| 2 | Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle Newport News · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 63.6 Top 50% | 74% Math proficiency | 1,087 |
| 3 | Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle Newport News · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 62.7 Top 50% | 75% Math proficiency | 988 |
| 4 | Huntington Middle Newport News · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 57.2 Top 50% | 63% Math proficiency | 292 |
| 5 | Mary Passage Middle Newport News · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 57.2 Top 50% | 67% Math proficiency | 931 |
| 6 | Crittenden Middle Newport News · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 54.7 Top 50% | 61% Math proficiency | 781 |
| 7 | Homer L. Hines Middle Newport News · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 50.8 Top 50% | 56% Math proficiency | 846 |
B.T. Washington Middle in Newport News leads the 2025 list of middle schools in Newport News with a Success Index (US) of 69.8. Of the 7 schools shown, 7 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Virginia middle schools rankings, every school on the Newport News page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best middle school in Newport News?
B.T. Washington Middle in Newport News, Virginia ranks first among middle schools in Newport News with a Success Index (US) of 69.8 out of 100 (Enrollment: 413).
How are middle schools in Newport News ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.