Total enrollment
1,755
-456 (-21%) vs SY 2017-18
4 schools in Newport
Rhode Island · 1,755 students · 1 city
Newport's public schools total 4 across the district, with enrollment of about 1,755 and an average school size near 439.
7-year change in Newport
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
-1 (-25%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
32%
was 44%
% Black
10%
was 14%
% Asian
1%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claiborne Pell Elementary | Newport | Elementary | PK-04 | 657 |
| Rogers High School | Newport | High | 09-12 | 599 |
| Frank E. Thompson Middle | Newport | Middle | 05-08 | 499 |
| Newport Area Career Tech Ctr | Newport | High | 09-12 | · |
About Newport
Newport maintains 4 public schools across Rhode Island, collectively enrolling roughly 1,755 students.
For a sense of the school types, Newport is made up of 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,755 students, fell 21% from the 2,211 reported in SY 2017-18. Newport now counts 3 public schools, down from 4 in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment contracted from 44% to 32%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Newport discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.