Total enrollment
1,290
-301 (-19%) vs SY 2017-18
5 schools in Newport
Kentucky · Public K-12
In Newport, Kentucky, public K-12 schools total 5 and serve approximately 1,290 students, with an average school size of 258.
7-year change in Newport
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
41%
was 55%
% Hispanic
22%
was 12%
% Black
21%
was 18%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport High School | High | 07-12 | 521 |
| Newport Intermediate School | Elementary | 03-06 | 374 |
| Newport Primary School | Elementary | PK-02 | 369 |
| Newport Regional School | High | 06-12 | 26 |
| Newport School of Innovation | Combined | KG-12 | · |
About Newport
Newport is a low-population Kentucky city in terms of public-school footprint, with 5 schools and 1,290 students total.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city is built around 2 elementary, 2 high, and 1 other.
Schools in Newport average about 258 students each, 45% lower than the Kentucky norm.
Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Newport has fell 19% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,591 students to 1,290. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 55% to 41% over the same window.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Newport discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.