Newport School District
School District · Newport, Arkansas
Avg Rating
4.9
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
1,239
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
Avg Rating
4.9
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
1,239
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
Evaluating Newport School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Newport School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Newport High School
Newport · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Newport Elementary School
Newport · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Arkansas rank
#217 of 244
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.4
below Arkansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,298
+$892 vs Arkansas median
District size
1,239 students
Larger than Arkansas median
Top-Rated Schools in Newport School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newport High School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Newport Elementary School | 4.6 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Newport School District
Newport School District is a Newport, Arkansas school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 1,239 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.2:1. District-level spending was $13,298 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 4.9/10, Newport School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Newport High School, which has a composite score of 5.2/10.
In standardized testing, Newport School District students show an average math proficiency of 43.8% and ELA proficiency of 41.2%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Newport School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Newport School District with test data.
Schools in Newport School District
2 schoolsElementary Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Arkansas
- City
- Newport
- Total Enrollment
- 1,239
- Teachers (FTE)
- 122
- District spending per student
- $13,298NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 36.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Newport School District?
Newport School District has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Newport School District?
The average composite rating for Newport School District is 4.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Newport School District?
Newport School District's district-level spending was $13,298 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Newport School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Newport School District is 10.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Newport School District?
Newport High School is the highest-rated school in Newport School District with a composite score of 5.2/10.
What are the test scores in Newport School District?
Across schools in Newport School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 43.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 43.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 41.2%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arkansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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