Newport News, VA
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 171,669 |
| Crime: | High |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | Low |
Geography
Newport News lies in southeastern Virginia, on the mouth of the James River.
Cultural Attractions
The Mariners Museum features an extensive look into naval history. Historic Jamestown and Williamsburg are nearby.
Recreation
Newport News contains several boat launches and opportunities for saltwater and freshwater fishing.
Historical
The city was first settled by Irish colonists in 1620.
Economy
This port city is a center for shipping, manufacturing, and oil refining.
| Math score of schools here versus the state average [details] | Lower |
| Reading score of schools here versus the state average[details] | Lower |
| Number of elementary schools | 42 |
| Number of middle schools | 21 |
| Number of high schools | 15 |
| America's Best Colleges in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 1 / 1 |
High schools ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Medal | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| No data available. | |||
Colleges ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Rank | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Newport University | Newport News, VA | Tier 4, Lib. Arts | 4,884 |
| ECPI College of Technology | Virginia Beach, VA | Unranked | N/A |
| Hampton University | Hampton, VA | #24, U.-Master's (S) | 5,656 |
| Norfolk State University | Norfolk, VA | Tier 4, U.-Master's (S) | N/A |
| Old Dominion University | Norfolk, VA | Tier 3, Nat. U. | 22,287 |
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