For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 678 students in Newport, VT.
The top-ranked public high school in Newport, VT is North Country Union High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newport, VT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Vermont public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Newport have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Vermont public high schools.
Newport, VT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is equal to the Vermont average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is North Country Union High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Vermont or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public high school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Newport, VT (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Country Union High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
209 Veterans Avenue
Newport, VT 05855
(802) 334-7921
Newport, VT 05855
(802) 334-7921
Gr: 9-12 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
North Country Career Center
Vocational School
209 Veterans Avenue
Newport, VT 05855
(802) 334-5469
Newport, VT 05855
(802) 334-5469
Gr: 9-12
Newport, Vermont Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Orleans Essex North S.u. (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
338 Highland Avenue Suit
Newport, VT 05855
(802) 766-2251
Newport, VT 05855
(802) 766-2251
Gr: PK-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Newport, VT?
The top-ranked public high schools in Newport, VT include North Country Union 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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public high schools average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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