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Schools in Newport · Newport Independent School District

Newport’s public schools score below 98% of Kentucky districts on tests and graduation

17% of students in Newport’s public schools are proficient in math, below the Kentucky average (38%). The grade covers the public school district serving Newport, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Kentucky, not nationally.

K–12Where will my kid go?

From Kentucky state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
26%
▼ 19 pts vs KY 45%
2021–22
Math proficiency
17%
▼ 21 pts vs KY 38%
2021–22
Graduate on time
85–89%
▼ 2–6 pts vs KY 91%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$20.7K
▲ 40% vs KY $14.8K
FY2024
Students per teacher
10.4
KY 15.4 · smaller classes
Schools in town
7
1,264 students on the public path
In brief

Newport’s schools, in brief

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 26% of tested students were proficient in reading and 17% in math, against 45% and 38% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

85–89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 91% across Kentucky (the state reports Newport’s rate as a range). Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $20,698 per student, against $14,752 across Kentucky (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one middle school

From grade 3 the district’s path is Newport Intermediate School, then Newport High School. Enrollment is down 5% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Covington Catholic High School (private), Newport Central Catholic High School (private) and Trent Montessori Preschool (private) are in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Newport’s grade

D− Test scoresD Graduation

D−: better than 2% of Kentucky school districts, #138 of 139 Kentucky towns. Both inputs trail the Kentucky average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.

Kentucky school districts we grade (172)Better than 2%
Lower resultsHigher results
Kentucky towns with similar household incomes (204)Better than 1%
D−DA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 694 test results and a graduating class of 80 could put Newport anywhere from D− to D. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Newport’s students in the tested grades sat them (698 in math, 690 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Newport, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–2Newport Primary SchoolNewport Independent School DistrictNo scores
3–6Newport Intermediate SchoolNewport Independent School DistrictD
7–12Newport High SchoolNewport Independent School DistrictC−

Newport’s public schools are run by Newport Independent School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Newport Independent School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 4 schools · 1,290 students, down 5% since 2020–21 · 10.4 per teacher (KY 15.4)
$20,698KY $14,752 · FY2024
D−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well below the state in reading

Reading26%
State average 44.7% · 690 students tested
Math17%
State average 37.8% · 698 students tested

Newport vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Kentucky towns that share Newport’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
NewportD−Newport Independent
Fort ThomasA+Fort Thomas Independent
SouthgateACampbell County PK–12 · Southgate Independent PK–8 · Campbell County School District in Southgate ISD
BellevueD−Bellevue Independent
WilderACampbell County
Woodlawn—Campbell County
CovingtonB+Kenton County PK–12 · Covington Independent PK–12

Cincinnati, OH borders Newport but is graded on its own state’s tests, so it’s left out.

Every school in Newport

7 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Kentucky’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Newportby address
Newport Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2
369 students11:1Rate it →
Newport Intermediate School
Elementary · Grades 3–6
D
374 students10:1Rate it →
Newport High School
High · Grades 7–12
C−
521 students10:1Rate it →
Other district programsby referral or application
Newport Regional School
High · Grades 6–12
Alternative Education
26 students9:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Covington Catholic High School
High · Grades 8–12
Private · Catholic · All-boys
507 students12:1Rate it →
Newport Central Catholic High School
High · Grades 9–12
Private · Catholic
232 students11:1Rate it →
Trent Montessori Preschool
Elementary · Grades PK–K
Private · Nonsectarian
83 students21:1Rate it →

Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Newport School of Innovation).

Questions about Newport’s schools

Are Newport’s schools good?

On Kentucky’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Newport children attend score below 98% of Kentucky’s school districts on tests and graduation, a D− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 1%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Newport in?

Newport Independent School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,290 students in 4 schools (2024–25).

What is Newport’s graduation rate?

85–89% of the class of 2023 in Newport Independent School District graduated in four years, against 91% across Kentucky.

How much does Newport spend per student?

$20,698 in Newport Independent School District (FY2024), against $14,752 across Kentucky. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Newport?

Yes: Covington Catholic High School (catholic · all-boys, grades 8–12, 507 students), Newport Central Catholic High School (Catholic, grades 9–12, 232 students) and Trent Montessori Preschool (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 83 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Kentucky. Stars are from neighbors.