For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 547 students in Newport, KY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Newport, KY are Newport Regional School, Newport High School and Regional School Programs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newport, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Newport have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Newport, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Newport High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public high school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Newport, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newport Regional School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
590 Columbia Street
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-6476
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-6476
Gr: 6-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Newport High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 E 6th St
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3023
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3023
Gr: 7-12 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Regional School Programs
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5516 East Alexandria Pike
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 441-4225
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 441-4225
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Newport, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Newport, KY include Newport Regional School, Newport High School and Regional School Programs.
How many public high schools are located in Newport?
4 public high schools are located in Newport.
What is the racial composition of students in Newport?
Newport public high schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public high schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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