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Best Schools in Newport, NC
Newport, NC has 20 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 8 elementary) serving 10,135 students. On average they score 65% on state proficiency tests against a projected 55%, so schools in Newport meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Newport, NC
The top high schools in Newport, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Croatan High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 974 Students
2. East Carteret High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 530 Students
3. West Carteret High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1146 Students
4. Havelock High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Craven County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1104 Students
Best Middle Schools in Newport, NC
The top middle schools in Newport, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Broad Creek Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 710 Students
2. Morehead City Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 482 Students
3. Beaufort Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 258 Students
4. Newport Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 378 Students
5. Havelock Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Craven County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 395 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Newport, NC
The top elementary schools in Newport, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bogue Sound Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 467 Students
2. White Oak Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 772 Students
3. Beaufort Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 378 Students
4. Newport Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 645 Students
5. Morehead City Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 545 Students
6. Morehead Elem At Camp Glenn
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Projected Test Scores
Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 285 Students
7. Roger Bell New Tech Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Craven County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 408 Students
8. Havelock Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Craven County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 272 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Newport, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Newport, NC has a total population of 19,873 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Newport, NC
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, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.01 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.68 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.33 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Newport, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Newport, NC.
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, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Newport, NC
How many schools are in Newport, NC?
Newport, NC has 20 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 10,135 students in total.
How do schools in Newport perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in Newport score 65% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 55%, so on average schools in Newport meet 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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- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 63%
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- Projected: 63%
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- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 62%
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- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 57%
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- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 59%
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- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Newport
5 of 5 schools in Newport carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 3B: 1C: 1
All 5 public schools we grade in Newport. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (2)
Elementary and primary schools (2)
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.