For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 808 students in Newport School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public Schools in Newport School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NH)
# Schools
3 Schools
504 Schools
# Students
808 Students
168,446 Students
# Teachers
81 Teachers
14,819 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Newport School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 189 school districts in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#187 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.31
# American Indian Students
1 Student
362 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
5,181 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
12 Students
12,054 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
7%
# Black Students
2 Students
3,549 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
770 Students
139,336 Students
% White Students
95%
83%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
138 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
18 Students
7,895 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
26
4,386
# Students in K Grade:
46
11,141
# Students in 1st Grade:
47
12,261
# Students in 2nd Grade:
59
12,087
# Students in 3rd Grade:
48
12,123
# Students in 4th Grade:
55
12,458
# Students in 5th Grade:
42
12,406
# Students in 6th Grade:
60
12,587
# Students in 7th Grade:
63
12,430
# Students in 8th Grade:
71
13,072
# Students in 9th Grade:
88
14,183
# Students in 10th Grade:
85
13,691
# Students in 11th Grade:
57
12,935
# Students in 12th Grade:
61
12,686
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,050 is higher than the state median of $21,644. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,355 is higher than the state median of $20,877. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,050
$21,644
Spending / Student
$24,355
$20,877
Best Newport School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newport Middle High School (High)
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
245 N. Main St.
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-2414
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-2414
Grades: 9-13
| 291 students
Rank: #22.
Newport Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
245 N. Main St.
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-2414
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-2414
Grades: 6-8
| 194 students
Rank: #33.
Richards Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
21 School St.
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-3710
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-3710
Grades: PK-5
| 323 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Newport School District?
Newport School District manages 3 public schools serving 808 students.
What is the rank of Newport School District?
Newport School District is ranked #187 out of 189 school districts in New Hampshire (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Newport School District?
95% of Newport School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Newport School District?
Newport School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Newport School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,355 is higher than the state median of $20,877. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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