For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 290 students in Newport, NH.
The top ranked public high school in Newport, NH is Newport Middle High School (High). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newport, NH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the New Hampshire public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 61% statewide average). High schools in Newport have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public high schools.
Newport, NH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the New Hampshire average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Newport Middle High School (High), with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Hampshire or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public high school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Newport, NH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-13
| 289 students
Rank: n/an/a
86 N. Main St
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 865-9506
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 865-9506
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Newport, New Hampshire Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
86 N. Main St.
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-2050
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-2050
Grades: 5-6
| 136 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Newport, NH?
The top ranked public high schools in Newport, NH include Newport Middle High School (High).
How many public high schools are located in Newport?
2 public high schools are located in Newport.
What is the racial composition of students in Newport?
Newport public high schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public high schools average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
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