Heritage High vs Newsome Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage High
Newport News · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,106 students
Newsome Park Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
386 students
| Measure | Heritage High Newport News, Virginia | Newsome Park Elementary Newport News, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #262 of 317 | #1126 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #4860 of 16,910 | #36760 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,106 | 386 |
| Enrollment | 1,106 | 386 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95% | 98.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 51% |
| city | Newport News | Newport News |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.7 vs 32.8).
- •Heritage High does better on math proficiency (80% vs 51%).
- •Heritage High does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 36%).
- •Heritage High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95% vs 98.4%).
- •Heritage High does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.4).
- •Heritage High is the larger school with 1,106 students compared with 386.
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 Heritage High better than Newsome Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage High ranks higher (63.7 vs 32.8 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 Heritage High and Newsome Park Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Newport News and Newport News in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage High: 1,106. Newsome Park Elementary: 386. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage High and Newsome Park Elementary rank in Virginia?
Heritage High is 262nd of 317 and Newsome Park Elementary is 1126th of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).