Deer Park Elementary vs Hidenwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deer Park Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
433 students
Hidenwood Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
476 students
| Measure | Deer Park Elementary Newport News, Virginia | Hidenwood Elementary Newport News, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #889 of 1,142 | #1111 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #15978 of 50,301 | #34250 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 433 | 476 |
| Enrollment | 433 | 476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.9% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 96% | 51% |
| city | Newport News | Newport News |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Deer Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.2 vs 36.6).
- •Deer Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (96% vs 51%).
- •Deer Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 43%).
- •Hidenwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (100% vs 100.9%).
- •Hidenwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 18.0).
- •Hidenwood Elementary is the larger school with 476 students compared with 433.
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 Deer Park Elementary better than Hidenwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Deer Park Elementary ranks higher (63.2 vs 36.6 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 Deer Park Elementary and Hidenwood Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Newport News and Newport News in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deer Park Elementary: 433. Hidenwood Elementary: 476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deer Park Elementary and Hidenwood Elementary rank in Virginia?
Deer Park Elementary is 889th of 1,142 and Hidenwood Elementary is 1111th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).