Huntington Middle 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.
Huntington Middle
Newport News · Public middle · Grades 6–8
292 students
Newsome Park Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
386 students
| Measure | Huntington Middle Newport News, Virginia | Newsome Park Elementary Newport News, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #316 of 340 | #1126 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #6085 of 15,369 | #36760 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 292 | 386 |
| Enrollment | 292 | 386 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99% | 98.4% |
| Students per teacher | 7.9 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 51% |
| city | Newport News | Newport News |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Huntington Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.2 vs 32.8).
- •Huntington Middle does better on math proficiency (63% vs 51%).
- •Huntington Middle does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 36%).
- •Newsome Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.4% vs 99%).
- •Huntington Middle does better on students per teacher (7.9 vs 15.4).
- •Newsome Park Elementary is the larger school with 386 students compared with 292.
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 Huntington Middle better than Newsome Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Huntington Middle ranks higher (57.2 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 Huntington Middle 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?
Huntington Middle: 292. Newsome Park Elementary: 386. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Huntington Middle and Newsome Park Elementary rank in Virginia?
Huntington Middle is 316th of 340 and Newsome Park Elementary is 1126th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).