| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth School District | Portsmouth | 9/10 Excellent · 85th pct | 2,183 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Tiverton School District | Tiverton | 6/10 Average · 53rd pct | 1,634 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Middletown School District | Middletown | 5/10 Average · 44th pct | 1,971 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Newport School District | Newport | 2/10 Poor · 15th pct | 1,906 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Newport County compares
Together they enroll 7,694 students across 18 schools. The largest is Portsmouth School District with 2,183 students. Districts here average 5.5/10, level with the Rhode Island average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Newport County, Rhode Island
Newport County has 4 public school districts covering 6 zip codes. The top-rated district in Newport County is Portsmouth School District (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Rhode Island. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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