For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,210 students in Newport, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Newport, NC are Broad Creek Middle School, Bogue Sound Elementary School and Newport Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newport, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Newport have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Newport, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Broad Creek Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2382 Hwy 24
Newport, NC 28570
(252) 247-3135
Newport, NC 28570
(252) 247-3135
Grades: 6-8
| 751 students
Rank: #22.
Bogue Sound Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3323 Highway 24
Newport, NC 28570
(252) 393-1279
Newport, NC 28570
(252) 393-1279
Grades: PK-5
| 449 students
Rank: #33.
Newport Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 E Chatham Street
Newport, NC 28570
(252) 223-3482
Newport, NC 28570
(252) 223-3482
Grades: 6-8
| 377 students
Rank: #44.
Newport Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
219 Chatham Street
Newport, NC 28570
(252) 223-4201
Newport, NC 28570
(252) 223-4201
Grades: K-5
| 633 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Newport, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Newport, NC include Broad Creek Middle School, Bogue Sound Elementary School and Newport Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Newport?
4 public elementary schools are located in Newport.
What is the racial composition of students in Newport?
Newport public elementary schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Newport are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Newport include: Newport Middle School vs. Broad Creek Middle School, Broad Creek Middle School vs. Newport Middle School
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