Denbigh High vs Mary Passage Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.5 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
Mary Passage Middle
Newport News · Public middle · Grades 6–8
931 students
| Measure | Denbigh High Newport News, Virginia | Mary Passage Middle Newport News, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #298 of 317 | #317 of 340 |
| National rank | #6105 of 16,910 | #6090 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,269 | 931 |
| Enrollment | 1,269 | 931 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.2% | 97.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 67% |
| city | Newport News | Newport News |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Denbigh High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.8 vs 57.2).
- •Denbigh High does better on math proficiency (76% vs 67%).
- •Denbigh High does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 59%).
- •Denbigh High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.2% vs 97.9%).
- •Denbigh High is the larger school with 1,269 students compared with 931.
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 Mary Passage Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Denbigh High ranks higher (58.8 vs 57.2 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 Mary Passage Middle?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Newport News and Newport News in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Denbigh High: 1,269. Mary Passage Middle: 931. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Denbigh High and Mary Passage Middle rank in Virginia?
Denbigh High is 298th of 317 and Mary Passage Middle is 317th of 340 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).