Newport County Schools & Education
Newport County, Rhode Island
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
55/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
82.8%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
82.8%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 87.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,793
National avg $13,239
State avg $11,264
School Score
55/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 65/100
State Score Position
#4
of 5 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Newport County
Measured School Summary
Newport County has midrange measured school signals (score: 55/100) with a graduation rate of 82.8%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
Newport County spends $11,793 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 15% below the Rhode Island average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 4.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Newport County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
21 public schools and 6 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
55/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #4 of 5 Rhode Island counties with school score data.
Completion
82.8%
4.2 pts below the state average
Funding context
$11,793
$529 above the state average
School coverage
21
6 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Newport County has 21 public schools across 6 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Newport County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Mixed school landscape
Newport County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#4
of 5 Rhode Island counties with school score data. The county score is 10 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 95% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Portsmouth
Elementary to high school visible
2,164 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Middletown
Elementary to high school visible
1,918 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Newport
Elementary to high school visible
1,876 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Tiverton
Elementary to high school visible
1,603 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Middletown is the largest listed district slice, with 5 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Newport County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Newport County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Which schools are missing enrollment or ratio fields, and does the district publish a newer local profile than the NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data?
Education Overview
About Schools in Newport County, Rhode Island
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Coastal Education Across Six Local Districts
Newport County operates 21 public schools serving a total enrollment of 8,171 students. The system is distributed across six districts and includes 11 elementary schools, five middle schools, and five high schools. This structure ensures that every town in the county maintains localized control over its student population.
Key Districts in Middletown and Newport
Middletown is the county's largest district by school count, operating five schools for ,1918 students, followed closely by Newport with 1,876 students. Tiverton also maintains a strong presence with five schools and 1,603 students. Notably, Newport County does not currently host any charter schools, relying entirely on its traditional district framework.
Intimate Suburban Learning Environments
The county's schools are primarily suburban, with 17 facilities in suburb locales and four in rural areas. Students enjoy relatively small learning environments with an average school size of 409 students. Portsmouth High School is the county's largest at 796 students, while many other facilities, like Claiborne Pell Elementary, offer a more community-centric feel.
School Overview
Total Schools
21
in Newport County
Reported Enrollment
8,171
20 schools reporting
School Districts
6
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
6 School Districts in Newport County
Portsmouth
Middletown
Newport
Tiverton
Jamestown
Little Compton
21 Public Schools in Newport County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 21 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth High School | Record | Portsmouth | Portsmouth, 02871Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 796 |
| Claiborne Pell Elementary | Record | Newport | Newport, 02840Suburb: Large | PK–4 | Primary | 697 |
| Rogers High School | Record | Newport | Newport, 02840Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 633 |
| Portsmouth Middle School | Record | Portsmouth | Portsmouth, 02871Suburb: Large | 5–8 | Middle | 618 |
| Middletown High School | Record | Middletown | Middletown, 02842Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 567 |
| Frank E. Thompson Middle | Record | Newport | Newport, 02840Suburb: Large | 5–8 | Middle | 546 |
| Tiverton Middle School | Record | Tiverton | Tiverton, 02878Rural: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 509 |
| Tiverton High School | Record | Tiverton | Tiverton, 02878Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 469 |
| Gaudet Middle School | Record | Middletown | Middletown, 02842Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 465 |
| Howard Hathaway School | Record | Portsmouth | Portsmouth, 02871Suburb: Large | KG–4 | Primary | 422 |
| Melville School | Record | Portsmouth | Portsmouth, 02871Suburb: Large | PK–4 | Primary | 328 |
| Aquidneck School | Record | Middletown | Middletown, 02842Suburb: Large | PK–3 | Primary | 318 |
| Gaudet Learning Academy | Record | Middletown | Middletown, 02842Suburb: Large | 4–5 | Primary | 287 |
| Forest Avenue School | Record | Middletown | Middletown, 02842Suburb: Large | KG–3 | Primary | 281 |
| Ranger School | Record | Tiverton | Tiverton, 02878Rural: Fringe | PK–4 | Primary | 230 |
| Jamestown School-Melrose | Record | Jamestown | Jamestown, 02835Suburb: Large | PK–4 | Primary | 224 |
| Pocasset School | Record | Tiverton | Tiverton, 02878Suburb: Large | PK–4 | Primary | 205 |
| Wilbur and McMahon Schools | Record | Little Compton | Little Compton, 02837Rural: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 200 |
| Fort Barton School | Record | Tiverton | Tiverton, 02878Suburb: Large | KG–4 | Primary | 190 |
| Jamestown School-Lawn | Record | Jamestown | Jamestown, 02835Suburb: Large | 5–8 | Middle | 186 |
Wilbur and McMahon Schools
Little Compton
Little Compton, 02837 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$11,793
State avg $11,264
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Schools in Newport County, Rhode Island — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Newport County, Rhode Island?
Newport County operates 21 public schools serving a total enrollment of 8,171 students. The system is distributed across six districts and includes 11 elementary schools, five middle schools, and five high schools. This structure ensures that every town in the county maintains localized control over its student population.
What are the major school districts in Newport County, Rhode Island?
Middletown is the county's largest district by school count, operating five schools for ,1918 students, followed closely by Newport with 1,876 students. Tiverton also maintains a strong presence with five schools and 1,603 students. Notably, Newport County does not currently host any charter schools, relying entirely on its traditional district framework.
What is the school experience like in Newport County?
The county's schools are primarily suburban, with 17 facilities in suburb locales and four in rural areas. Students enjoy relatively small learning environments with an average school size of 409 students. Portsmouth High School is the county's largest at 796 students, while many other facilities, like Claiborne Pell Elementary, offer a more community-centric feel.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.