Serving 346 students in grades 6-8, Newport Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 346 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Newport Middle serves the west part of Newport, NC, covering an area of approximately 76.8 square miles. Families typically have a short drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 7.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Newport Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Newport Middle School's student population of 346 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
346 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Newport Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Newport Middle School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1040 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)55%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
67%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.3%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
Showing 2011–2024. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newport Middle School's ranking?
Newport Middle School is ranked #1040 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Newport Middle School often compared to?
Newport Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Broad Creek Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Newport Middle School?
346 students attend Newport Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Newport Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Newport Middle School?
Newport Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Newport Middle School offer ?
Newport Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Newport Middle School part of?
Newport Middle School is part of Carteret County School District.
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