For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 297 students in Newport, NH.
The top-ranked public high school in Newport, NH is Newport Middle High School (High). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newport, NH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the New Hampshire public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 62% statewide average). High schools in Newport have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public high schools.
Newport, NH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the New Hampshire average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Newport Middle High School (High), with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Hampshire or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public high school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Newport, NH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newport Middle High School (High)
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
245 N. Main St.
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-2414
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-2414
Gr: 9-13 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
86 N. Main St
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 865-9506
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 865-9506
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Newport, NH?
The top-ranked public high schools in Newport, NH include Newport Middle High School (High).
How many public high schools are located in Newport?
2 public high schools are located in Newport.
What is the racial composition of students in Newport?
Newport public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public high schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
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