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Best Newport Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 School Of Innovation, Newport Regional School 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 17% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newport School Of Innovation
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
30 West 8th Street
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3001
Gr: K-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Newport Regional School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
590 Columbia Street
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-6476
Gr: 6-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Southgate Public School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6 William F. Blatt Ave.
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 441-0743
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Newport High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
900 E 6th St
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3023
Gr: 7-12 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Regional School Programs
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5516 East Alexandria Pike
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 441-4225
Gr: K-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Newport, Kentucky

Newport, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Highland Heights Elementary School (Closed 2008)
515 Main And Renshaw
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 441-9174
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Marquette Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
8th & Columbia
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-0073
Gr: 5-12 | 79 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Mildred Dean Elementary School (Closed 2011)
1360 Grand Ave
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3009
Gr: PK-5
Newport Alternative High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
30 W Eighth St
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3056
Newport Middle School (Closed 2023)
95 W Ninth St
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3017
Gr: 6-8 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Northern Ky Learning Academy Alternative School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
30 W 8th Street
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-0073
Gr: 4-12 | 70 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Northern Ky Learning Academy Alternative School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
10 E Alexandria Pike
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 635-0639
Gr: 6-12 | 67 students Minority enrollment: 11%
The Phoenix Program Special Education (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
10 E Alexandria
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 441-4225
Gr: K-12 | 55 students Minority enrollment: 5%

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 School Of Innovation, Newport Regional School 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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