For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 227 students in Newport, NH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Newport, NH are Unity Elementary School and Newport Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newport, NH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Hampshire public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Newport have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public middle school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Newport, NH (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Unity Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
864 2nd Nh Tpke.
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 542-5888
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 542-5888
Gr: PK-8 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Newport Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
245 N. Main St.
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-2414
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-2414
Gr: 6-8 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
86 N. Main St
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 865-9506
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 865-9506
Gr: 5-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Newport, New Hampshire Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
86 N. Main St.
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-2050
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-2050
Gr: 5-6 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Newport, NH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Newport, NH include Unity Elementary School and Newport Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Newport?
3 public middle schools are located in Newport.
What is the racial composition of students in Newport?
Newport public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public middle schools average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
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