Menchville High vs Mills E. Godwin High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 111 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Menchville High
Newport News · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,707 students
Mills E. Godwin High
Richmond · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,702 students
| Measure | Menchville High Newport News, Virginia | Mills E. Godwin High Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 25% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank | #228 of 317 | #58 of 317 |
| National rank | #4201 of 16,910 | #756 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,707 | 1,702 |
| Enrollment | 1,707 | 1,702 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.7% | 27.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 93% |
| city | Newport News | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mills E. Godwin High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.0 vs 66.4).
- •Mills E. Godwin High does better on math proficiency (93% vs 83%).
- •Mills E. Godwin High does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 85%).
- •Mills E. Godwin High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.1% vs 95.7%).
- •Menchville High does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 17.4).
- •Menchville High is the larger school with 1,707 students compared with 1,702.
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 Menchville High better than Mills E. Godwin High?
On the Success Index (US), Mills E. Godwin High ranks higher (84.0 vs 66.4 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 Menchville High and Mills E. Godwin High?
About 111 km in a straight line, between Newport News and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Menchville High: 1,707. Mills E. Godwin High: 1,702. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Menchville High and Mills E. Godwin High rank in Virginia?
Menchville High is 228th of 317 and Mills E. Godwin High is 58th of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).