Denbigh High vs Dinwiddie County High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 92 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Denbigh High
Newport News · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,269 students
Dinwiddie County High
Dinwiddie · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,260 students
| Measure | Denbigh High Newport News, Virginia | Dinwiddie County High Dinwiddie, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #298 of 317 | #208 of 317 |
| National rank | #6105 of 16,910 | #3930 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,269 | 1,260 |
| Enrollment | 1,269 | 1,260 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.2% | 94.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 76% |
| city | Newport News | Dinwiddie |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dinwiddie County High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.5 vs 58.8).
- •Dinwiddie County High does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 68%).
- •Dinwiddie County High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.3% vs 95.2%).
- •Dinwiddie County High does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 14.4).
- •Denbigh High is the larger school with 1,269 students compared with 1,260.
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 Denbigh High better than Dinwiddie County High?
On the Success Index (US), Dinwiddie County High ranks higher (67.5 vs 58.8 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 Denbigh High and Dinwiddie County High?
About 92 km in a straight line, between Newport News and Dinwiddie in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Denbigh High: 1,269. Dinwiddie County High: 1,260. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Denbigh High and Dinwiddie County High rank in Virginia?
Denbigh High is 298th of 317 and Dinwiddie County High is 208th of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).