For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 309 students in Newport, AR.
The top-ranked public middle school in Newport, AR is Newport High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newport, AR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Newport have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Newport, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newport High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
406 Wilkerson Dr
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1321
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1321
Gr: 6-12 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: n/an/a
406 Wilkerson Drive
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1311
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1311
Gr: 6-7 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Newport, AR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Newport, AR include Newport High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Newport?
2 public middle schools are located in Newport.
What is the racial composition of students in Newport?
Newport public middle schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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