For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 831 students in Newport, KY.
The top ranked public middle schools in Newport, KY are Newport Regional School, Newport School Of Innovation and Southgate Public School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newport, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Newport have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Newport, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 6 students
Rank: #22.
Newport School Of Innovation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
30 West 8th Street
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3001
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3001
Grades: K-12
| 46 students
Rank: #33.
Southgate Public School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6 William F. Blatt Ave.
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 441-0743
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 441-0743
Grades: PK-8
| 195 students
Rank: #44.
Newport High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 E 6th St
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3023
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3023
Grades: 7-12
| 584 students
Rank: #55.
Regional School Programs
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5516 East Alexandria Pike
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 441-4225
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 441-4225
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Newport, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
515 Main And Renshaw
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 441-9174
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 441-9174
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Marquette Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
8th & Columbia
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-0073
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-0073
Grades: 5-12
| 79 students
1360 Grand Ave
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3009
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3009
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Newport Alternative High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
30 W Eighth St
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3056
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3056
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
95 W Ninth St
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3017
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3017
Grades: 6-8
| 378 students
Northern Ky Learning Academy Alternative School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
30 W 8th Street
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-0073
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-0073
Grades: 4-12
| 70 students
Northern Ky Learning Academy Alternative School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
10 E Alexandria Pike
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 635-0639
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 635-0639
Grades: 6-12
| 67 students
The Phoenix Program Special Education (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
10 E Alexandria
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 441-4225
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 441-4225
Grades: K-12
| 55 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Newport, KY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Newport, KY include Newport Regional School, Newport School Of Innovation and Southgate Public School.
How many public middle schools are located in Newport?
5 public middle schools are located in Newport.
What is the racial composition of students in Newport?
Newport public middle schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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