For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,578 students in Newport County, RI.
The top ranked public high schools in Newport County, RI are Portsmouth High School, Middletown High School and Tiverton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newport County, RI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Rhode Island public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Newport County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Rhode Island public high schools.
Newport County, RI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Rhode Island average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Portsmouth High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Rhode Island or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public high school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Newport County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Portsmouth High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
120 Education Lane
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-2124
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-2124
Grades: 9-12
| 824 students
Rank: #22.
Middletown High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
130 Valley Road
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 846-7250
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 846-7250
Grades: 9-12
| 620 students
Rank: #33.
Tiverton High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 North Brayton Road
Tiverton, RI 02878
(401) 624-8494
Tiverton, RI 02878
(401) 624-8494
Grades: 9-12
| 495 students
Rank: #44.
Rogers High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15 Wickham Road
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-6235
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-6235
Grades: 9-12
| 639 students
Rank: n/an/a
Newport Area Career Tech Center
Vocational School
15 Wickham Rd
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-2100
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-2100
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Newport County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
32 Narragansett Avenue
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-1690
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-1690
Grades: K-5
| 150 students
134 Van Zandt Ave
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-0363
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-0363
Grades: K-4
| 193 students
15 Cranston Ave
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-1660
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-1660
Grades: K-4
| 236 students
1 Frank Coelho Dr
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-3899
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-3899
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
26 Oliphant Lane
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 847-3916
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 847-3916
Grades: K
| 53 students
740 West Main Road
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 619-3162
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 619-3162
Grades: PK
| n/a students
513 Broadway
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-0376
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-0376
Grades: PK-5
| 155 students
90 Harrison Ave
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-2785
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-2785
Grades: PK-4
| 243 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Newport County, RI?
The top ranked public high schools in Newport County, RI include Portsmouth High School, Middletown High School and Tiverton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Newport County, RI?
5 public high schools are located in Newport County, RI.
What is the racial composition of students in Newport County, RI?
Newport County, RI public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public high schools average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
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