Denbigh High vs Knollwood Meadows Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.4 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
Knollwood Meadows Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
460 students
| Measure | Denbigh High Newport News, Virginia | Knollwood Meadows Elementary Newport News, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #298 of 317 | #966 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #6105 of 16,910 | #18338 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,269 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 1,269 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.2% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 86% |
| city | Newport News | Newport News |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Knollwood Meadows Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.8 vs 58.8).
- •Knollwood Meadows Elementary does better on math proficiency (86% vs 76%).
- •Knollwood Meadows Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 68%).
- •Denbigh High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.2% vs 99.6%).
- •Denbigh High does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 20.0).
- •Denbigh High is the larger school with 1,269 students compared with 460.
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 Knollwood Meadows Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Knollwood Meadows Elementary ranks higher (59.8 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 Knollwood Meadows Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Newport News and Newport News in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Denbigh High: 1,269. Knollwood Meadows Elementary: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Denbigh High and Knollwood Meadows Elementary rank in Virginia?
Denbigh High is 298th of 317 and Knollwood Meadows Elementary is 966th of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).