Top Rankings
Newport School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,239 students in Newport School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Newport School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,107 Schools
# Students
1,239 Students
484,914 Students
# Teachers
123 Teachers
38,769 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Newport School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 257 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#210 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
36%
Graduation Rate
77%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
9%
15%
% Black
31%
19%
% White
50%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,310 is higher than the state median of $13,138. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,662 is higher than the state median of $13,049. The school district spending/student has grown by 37% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,310
$13,138
Spending / Student
$14,662
$13,049
Best Newport School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newport Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Commerce Blvd
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1351
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1351
Gr: PK-5 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Newport High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
406 Wilkerson Dr
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1321
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1321
Gr: 6-12 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Newport School District?
Newport School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,239 students.
What is the rank of Newport School District?
Newport School District is ranked #211 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Newport School District?
50% of Newport School District students are White, 31% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Newport School District?
Newport School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Newport School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,662 is higher than the state median of $13,049. The school district spending/student has grown by 37% over four school years.
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