Schools & Families in Newport
Newport's public schools carry real, disclosed, mixed results families should weigh directly against the town's affordability and Delta river-town identity.
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Learn moreA real, mixed district picture, disclosed honestly
Newport School District serves approximately 1,239 students with an 11-to-1 student-teacher ratio; Niche grades run mixed by campus -- B- (6-12), C (PK/K-5), and C+ for Newport High School specifically (base record).
Disclosed, low state-test proficiency
State test proficiency ran approximately 16% in math and 25% in reading -- this record discloses these figures directly rather than softening them (base record).
A genuine, disclosed safety consideration for families
Newport's crime rate ran higher than 72% of Arkansas's own cities and towns per NeighborhoodScout -- a real factor families should weigh directly (base record).
Key takeaways
- Newport School District carries mixed Niche grades (B- to C+) across its campuses.
- State-test proficiency ran a real, disclosed, low 16% math and 25% reading.
- Newport's crime rate runs above the Arkansas average -- confirm current, address-specific data directly.
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