Newport High School

406 Wilkerson Dr
Newport, AR 72112
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 564 students in grades 6-12, Newport High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 564 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50% in AR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Newport High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

School Overview

Newport High School's student population of 564 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
564 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
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School Rankings

Newport High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Newport High School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AR)
#803 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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19%
38%
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28%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Newport High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
23%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Newport High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
9%
15%
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Black
35%
19%
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White
48%
58%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Newport High School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
75-79%
88%
This chart displays graduation rate of Newport High School and public school graduation rate of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
56%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
6%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Newport High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Newport High School's ranking?
Newport High School is ranked #803 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Newport High School?
The graduation rate of Newport High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Newport High School?
564 students attend Newport High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Newport High School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newport High School?
Newport High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Newport High School offer ?
Newport High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Newport High School part of?
Newport High School is part of Newport School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 564 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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