For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 727 students in Newport, KY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Newport, KY are Newport Regional School, Southgate Public School and Newport High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newport, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Newport have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public middle school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Newport, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newport Regional School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
590 Columbia Street
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-6476
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-6476
Gr: 6-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Southgate Public School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6 William F. Blatt Ave.
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 441-0743
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 441-0743
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Newport High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 E 6th St
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3023
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3023
Gr: 7-12 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Regional School Programs
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5516 East Alexandria Pike
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 441-4225
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 441-4225
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Newport, KY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Newport, KY include Newport Regional School, Southgate Public School and Newport High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Newport?
5 public middle schools are located in Newport.
What is the racial composition of students in Newport?
Newport public middle schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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