For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,142 students in Newport, TN.
The top ranked public high school in Newport, TN is Cocke Co High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newport, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Newport have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Newport, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cocke Co High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Newport, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cocke Co High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
216 Hedrick Dr
Newport, TN 37821
(423) 623-8718
Newport, TN 37821
(423) 623-8718
Grades: 9-12
| 1,140 students
Rank: n/an/a
241 Hedrick Dr
Newport, TN 37821
(423) 613-0032
Newport, TN 37821
(423) 613-0032
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Newport, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Newport, TN include Cocke Co High School.
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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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