Best Schools in Newport County, RI
Newport County, RI has 29 public schools (6 high, 5 middle, 17 elementary) serving 10,839 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in Newport County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Newport County, RI
The top high schools in Newport County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mt. Hope High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bristol Warren • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 879 Students
2. Portsmouth High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portsmouth • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 796 Students
3. Narragansett High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Narragansett • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 474 Students
4. Middletown High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Middletown • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 567 Students
5. Tiverton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tiverton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 469 Students
6. Rogers High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newport • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 633 Students
Best Middle Schools in Newport County, RI
The top middle schools in Newport County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jamestown School-lawn
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jamestown • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 186 Students
2. Portsmouth Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portsmouth • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 618 Students
3. Tiverton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tiverton • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 509 Students
4. Gaudet Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Middletown • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 465 Students
5. Frank E. Thompson Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newport • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 546 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Newport County, RI
The top elementary schools in Newport County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jamestown School-melrose
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jamestown • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 224 Students
2. Wilbur And Mcmahon Schools
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Little Compton • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 200 Students
3. Melville School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portsmouth • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 328 Students
4. Fort Barton School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tiverton • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 190 Students
5. Aquidneck School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Middletown • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 318 Students
6. Howard Hathaway School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portsmouth • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 422 Students
7. Ranger School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tiverton • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 230 Students
8. Pocasset School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tiverton • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 205 Students
9. Forest Avenue School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Middletown • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 281 Students
10. Gaudet Learning Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Middletown • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 287 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Newport County, RI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Newport County, RI has a total population of 85,643 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 53% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Newport County, RI
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Newport County, RI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.67 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.73 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.94 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Newport County, RI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Newport County, RI.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Newport County, RI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Newport County, RI
How many schools are in Newport County, RI?
Newport County, RI has 29 public schools: 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 17 elementary schools, serving 10,839 students in total.
How do schools in Newport County perform on state tests?
On average, 29 schools in Newport County score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in Newport County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Newport County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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Cities, towns and school districts in Newport County
5 places in Newport County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Middletown (5)
- Tiverton (5)
- Portsmouth (4)
- Newport (3)
- Little Compton (1)
School districts (4)
- Middletown (5 schools)
- Tiverton (5 schools)
- Portsmouth (4 schools)
- Newport (3 schools)