Menchville High vs Willis A. Jenkins Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.5 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
Willis A. Jenkins Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
507 students
| Measure | Menchville High Newport News, Virginia | Willis A. Jenkins Elementary Newport News, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #228 of 317 | #1056 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #4201 of 16,910 | #24576 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,707 | 507 |
| Enrollment | 1,707 | 507 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.7% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 72% |
| city | Newport News | Newport News |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Menchville High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.4 vs 50.9).
- •Menchville High does better on math proficiency (83% vs 72%).
- •Menchville High does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 62%).
- •Menchville High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.7% vs 100%).
- •Menchville High does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 18.8).
- •Menchville High is the larger school with 1,707 students compared with 507.
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 Willis A. Jenkins Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Menchville High ranks higher (66.4 vs 50.9 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 Willis A. Jenkins Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Newport News and Newport News in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Menchville High: 1,707. Willis A. Jenkins Elementary: 507. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Menchville High and Willis A. Jenkins Elementary rank in Virginia?
Menchville High is 228th of 317 and Willis A. Jenkins Elementary is 1056th of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).