Best Schools in Newport, MS
Newport, MS has 8 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,769 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 23%, so schools in Newport greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Newport, MS
The top high schools in Newport, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mcadams Attendance Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Attala Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 181 Students
2. Velma Jackson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 202 Students
3. Leake Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leake Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 612 Students
Best Middle Schools in Newport, MS
The top middle schools in Newport, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shirley D. Simmons Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 146 Students
2. Leake Central Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leake Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 415 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Newport, MS
The top elementary schools in Newport, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Camden Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 108 Students
2. Long Creek Attendance Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Attala Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 245 Students
3. Leake Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leake Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 860 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Newport, MS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Newport, MS has a total population of 208 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Newport, MS
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, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.70 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.16 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.54 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Newport, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Newport, MS.
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, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Newport, MS
How many schools are in Newport, MS?
Newport, MS has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,769 students in total.
How do schools in Newport perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Newport score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 23%, so on average schools in Newport greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Newport?
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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