Top Rankings
Newport Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 396 students in Newport Independent School District.
Public Preschools in Newport Independent School District have a diversity score of 0.71, which is more than the Kentucky public preschool average of 0.41.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public preschool average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
5 Schools
542 Schools
# Students
1,393 Students
226,650 Students
# Teachers
133 Teachers
15,354 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Newport Independent School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#171 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
22%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.41
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
19%
9%
% Black
19%
8%
% White
46%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
16%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,679 is higher than the state median of $14,250. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,876 is higher than the state median of $13,989. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$31 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,679
$14,250
Spending / Student
$21,876
$13,989
Best Newport Independent School District Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
1102 York St
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3011
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3011
Gr: PK-2 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Recent Articles
Public School Transportation & Commute Planning Guide
Learn how public school transportation and commute planning can help families prepare for the coming school year safely and efficiently.
New Public School Safety Protocols 2025–26 Guide
Learn how new public school safety protocols for 2025–26 affect students, parents, and schools nationwide.
How Technology Transforms Education in 2025
Explore how technology shapes learning today, with updated data, policy context, trends, and real-world implications for students, educators, and families.
