Top Rankings
Newport Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,393 students in Newport Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Newport Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,537 Schools
# Students
1,393 Students
657,239 Students
# Teachers
133 Teachers
43,057 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Newport Independent School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#171 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
22%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.46
# American Indian Students
2 Students
877 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
13,629 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
259 Students
62,748 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
10%
# Black Students
271 Students
70,340 Students
% Black Students
19%
11%
# White Students
637 Students
473,486 Students
% White Students
46%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,217 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
220 Students
34,942 Students
% of Two or more races Students
16%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
63
25,534
# Students in K Grade:
102
47,468
# Students in 1st Grade:
110
49,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
121
50,429
# Students in 3rd Grade:
83
46,939
# Students in 4th Grade:
89
47,705
# Students in 5th Grade:
104
48,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
85
44,625
# Students in 7th Grade:
109
47,664
# Students in 8th Grade:
112
48,371
# Students in 9th Grade:
116
54,031
# Students in 10th Grade:
106
52,525
# Students in 11th Grade:
97
49,600
# Students in 12th Grade:
95
44,556
# Ungraded Students:
1
618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,679 is higher than the state median of $14,242. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,876 is higher than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$31 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,679
$14,242
Spending / Student
$21,876
$13,981
Best Newport Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newport Regional School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
590 Columbia Street
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-6476
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-6476
Grades: 6-12
| 6 students
Rank: #22.
Newport School Of Innovation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
30 West 8th Street
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3001
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3001
Grades: K-12
| 46 students
Rank: #33.
Newport High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 E 6th St
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3023
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3023
Grades: 7-12
| 584 students
Rank: #44.
Newport Intermediate School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
95 W. 9th Street
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3021
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3021
Grades: 3-6
| 361 students
Rank: n/an/a
1102 York St
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3011
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3011
Grades: PK-2
| 396 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Newport Independent School District?
Newport Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,393 students.
What is the rank of Newport Independent School District?
Newport Independent School District is ranked #170 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Newport Independent School District?
46% of Newport Independent School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, and 16% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Newport Independent School District?
Newport Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Newport Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,876 is higher than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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