For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,268 students in Newport, AR.
The top ranked public schools in Newport, AR are Newport Elementary School and Newport High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newport, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Newport have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Newport, AR (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newport Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Commerce Blvd
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1351
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1351
Grades: PK-5
| 656 students
Rank: #22.
Newport High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
406 Wilkerson Dr
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1321
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1321
Grades: 6-12
| 612 students
Rank: n/an/a
Asu Newport Sec Career Center (Ignite)
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
7648 Victory Blvd
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 512-7825
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 512-7825
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Newport, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
400 North Pecan St
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1351
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1351
Grades: PK-3
| n/a students
406 Wilkerson Dr
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1316
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1316
Grades: 4-6
| n/a students
406 Wilkerson Dr
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1346
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1346
Grades: 7-8
| 193 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Newport, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Newport, AR include Newport Elementary School and Newport High School.
How many public schools are located in Newport?
3 public schools are located in Newport.
What is the racial composition of students in Newport?
Newport public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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