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Newport Independent School District

School District · Newport, Kentucky

Students: 1,393
Teachers (FTE): 132

Avg Rating

6.0

out of 10

Schools

5

2 elem, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$22,298

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.6:1

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A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Newport Independent as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.

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Newport High School

7.9/10

Newport · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Newport Intermediate School

6.5/10

Newport · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Newport Primary School

5.2/10

Newport · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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How this district compares

Kentucky rank

#102 of 157

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.2

below Kentucky avg

Per-pupil spending

$22,298

+$8,312 vs Kentucky median

District size

1,393 students

Smaller than Kentucky median

The short answer

Newport Independent ranks #102 of 157 Kentucky districts by overall school rating. Newport Independent's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Newport High School (7.9/10), Newport Intermediate School (6.5/10), and Newport Primary School (5.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Newport Independent

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Newport High School 7.9 / 10
2 Newport Intermediate School 6.5 / 10
3 Newport Primary School 5.2 / 10
4 Newport School of Innovation 4.3 / 10

See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Newport Independent

Newport Independent is a Newport, Kentucky school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 1,393 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.6:1. The district invests $22,298 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.0/10, Newport Independent demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Newport High School, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.

In standardized testing, Newport Independent students show an average math proficiency of 26.7% and ELA proficiency of 34.8%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools , and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Newport Independent, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 26.7%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 34.8%
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Newport Independent with test data.

District Details

State
Kentucky
City
Newport
Total Enrollment
1,393
Teachers (FTE)
132
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Newport Independent?

Newport Independent has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Newport Independent?

The average composite rating for Newport Independent is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Newport Independent?

Newport Independent spends $22,298 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Newport Independent?

The average student-teacher ratio in Newport Independent is 10.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in Newport Independent?

Newport High School is the highest-rated school in Newport Independent with a composite score of 7.9/10.

What are the test scores in Newport Independent?

Across schools in Newport Independent with test data, the average math proficiency is 26.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 34.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Newport Independent compare to other districts in Kentucky?

Newport Independent has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kentucky by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

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
6.0/10
Math Proficiency
26.7%
ELA Proficiency
34.8%

Resources

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kentucky 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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