For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,239 students in Newport, AR.
The top ranked public schools in Newport, AR are Newport Elementary School and Newport High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newport, AR public schools 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). Schools in Newport have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Newport, AR (2025-26)
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%
Rank: n/an/a
Asu Newport Sec Career Center (Ignite)
Vocational School
7648 Victory Blvd
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 512-7825
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 512-7825
Gr: 9-12
Newport, Arkansas ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
400 North Pecan St
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1351
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1351
Gr: PK-3
406 Wilkerson Dr
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1316
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1316
Gr: 4-6
406 Wilkerson Dr
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1346
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1346
Gr: 7-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Newport, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Newport, AR include Newport Elementary School and Newport High School.
How many public schools are located in Newport?
3 public schools are located in Newport.
What is the racial composition of students in Newport?
Newport public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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