David A. Dutrow Elementary vs Denbigh 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.
David A. Dutrow Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
341 students
Denbigh High
Newport News · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,269 students
| Measure | David A. Dutrow Elementary Newport News, Virginia | Denbigh High Newport News, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1014 of 1,142 | #298 of 317 |
| National rank | #20384 of 50,301 | #6105 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 341 | 1,269 |
| Enrollment | 341 | 1,269 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 95.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 76% |
| city | Newport News | Newport News |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Denbigh High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.8 vs 56.8).
- •David A. Dutrow Elementary does better on math proficiency (78% vs 76%).
- •Denbigh High does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 67%).
- •Denbigh High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.2% vs 99.7%).
- •Denbigh High does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 17.1).
- •Denbigh High is the larger school with 1,269 students compared with 341.
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 David A. Dutrow Elementary better than Denbigh High?
On the Success Index (US), Denbigh High ranks higher (58.8 vs 56.8 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 David A. Dutrow Elementary and Denbigh High?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Newport News and Newport News in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
David A. Dutrow Elementary: 341. Denbigh High: 1,269. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do David A. Dutrow Elementary and Denbigh High rank in Virginia?
David A. Dutrow Elementary is 1014th of 1,142 and Denbigh High is 298th of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).