B.T. Washington Middle vs Heritage High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
B.T. Washington Middle
Newport News · Public middle · Grades 6–8
413 students
Heritage High
Newport News · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,106 students
| Measure | B.T. Washington Middle Newport News, Virginia | Heritage High Newport News, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #229 of 340 | #262 of 317 |
| National rank | #3375 of 15,369 | #4860 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 413 | 1,106 |
| Enrollment | 413 | 1,106 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.2% | 95% |
| Students per teacher | – | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 80% |
| city | Newport News | Newport News |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •B.T. Washington Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.8 vs 63.7).
- •B.T. Washington Middle does better on math proficiency (89% vs 80%).
- •B.T. Washington Middle does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 78%).
- •Heritage High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95% vs 100.2%).
- •Heritage High is the larger school with 1,106 students compared with 413.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is B.T. Washington Middle better than Heritage High?
On the Success Index (US), B.T. Washington Middle ranks higher (69.8 vs 63.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are B.T. Washington Middle and Heritage High?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Newport News and Newport News in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
B.T. Washington Middle: 413. Heritage High: 1,106. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do B.T. Washington Middle and Heritage High rank in Virginia?
B.T. Washington Middle is 229th of 340 and Heritage High is 262nd of 317 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).