For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,405 students in Newport County, RI. The top-ranked public high schools in Newport County, RI are Portsmouth High School, Middletown High School and Tiverton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newport County, RI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Rhode Island public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Newport County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public high schools.
Newport County, RI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Rhode Island average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Portsmouth High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Rhode Island or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Newport County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Portsmouth High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
120 Education Lane
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-2124
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-2124
Gr: 9-12 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Middletown High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
130 Valley Road
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 846-7250
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 846-7250
Gr: 9-12 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Tiverton High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 North Brayton Road
Tiverton, RI 02878
(401) 624-8494
Tiverton, RI 02878
(401) 624-8494
Gr: 9-12 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Rogers High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15 Wickham Road
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-6235
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-6235
Gr: 9-12 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
Newport Area Career Tech Center
Vocational School
15 Wickham Rd
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-2100
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-2100
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Newport County, RI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Newport County, RI include Portsmouth High School, Middletown High School and Tiverton High School. Newport County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Rhode Island.
How many public high schools are located in Newport County?
5 public high schools are located in Newport County.
What is the racial composition of students in Newport County?
Newport County public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Newport County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Newport County include: Tiverton High School vs. Rogers High School, Portsmouth High School vs. Middletown High School, Middletown High School vs. Portsmouth High School
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