Public schools in Newport, TN
7 open public schools with an address in Newport, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,255
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
Not reported
Across reporting schools
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Newport public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Newport, TN: 5 elementary, 2 high. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,255 students, an average of 465 per school. The largest campus is Cocke County High School (1,074 students), and the largest elementary school is Newport Grammar School (730).
Cocke County Schools operates the most schools here (6), and 2 regular districts have at least one Newport campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Newport
Elementary schools in Newport
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport Elementary School Cocke County Schools | KG–08 | 261 | — | |
| Centerview Elementary School Cocke County Schools | PK–08 | 225 | — | |
| Edgemont Elementary School Cocke County Schools | PK–08 | 541 | — | |
| Newport Grammar School Newport City Schools | PK–08 | 730 | — | |
| Northwest Elementary School Cocke County Schools | PK–08 | 422 | — |
High schools in Newport
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cocke County Adult High School Cocke County Schools | 09–12 | 2 | — | |
| Cocke County High School Cocke County Schools | 09–12 | 1,074 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White85.8%
- Hispanic6%
- Black3.1%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Newport schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,255 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Newport
How many public schools are in Newport, TN?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Newport: 5 elementary, 2 high. Together they reported 3,255 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Newport?
Schools with an address in Newport belong to 2 education agencies, led by Cocke County Schools (6 schools), Newport City Schools (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Newport?
Cocke County High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Newport, with 1,074 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Newport?
No school with an address in Newport is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Tennessee.
Does living in Newport guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Tennessee cities