For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 599 students in Newport, RI.
The top-ranked public high school in Newport, RI is Rogers High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newport, RI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Rhode Island public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Newport have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public high schools.
Newport, RI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Rhode Island average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Rogers High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Rhode Island or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Newport, RI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rogers High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15 Wickham Road
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-6235
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-6235
Gr: 9-12 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
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
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Newport, RI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Newport, RI include Rogers High School.
How many public high schools are located in Newport?
2 public high schools are located in Newport.
What is the racial composition of students in Newport?
Newport public high schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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