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Newport School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 746 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 42%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NH)
# Schools
5 Schools
508 Schools
# Students
746 Students
165,155 Students
# Teachers
83 Teachers
14,445 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#184 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Graduation Rate
82%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.32
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
95%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,214 is higher than the state median of $22,075. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,379 is higher than the state median of $21,293. 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
$28,214
$22,075
Spending / Student
$26,379
$21,293
Best Newport School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newport Middle High School (High)
(Math: ≤10% | 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
Gr: 9-13 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Newport Middle 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
Gr: 6-8 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Richards Elementary 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
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
86 N. Main St
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 865-9506
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 865-9506
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Newport School District?
Newport School District manages 5 public schools serving 746 students.
What is the rank of Newport School District?
Newport School District is ranked #188 out of 189 school districts in New Hampshire (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Hampshire school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Newport School District?
95% of Newport School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Newport School District?
Newport School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, 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 $26,379 is higher than the state median of $21,293. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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