Summary:
The city of Newport, Tennessee is home to 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 2 high schools, and no middle schools or alternative schools. The schools in this Cocke County and Newport districts serve a diverse student population with varying academic performance.
The standout schools in Newport include Newport Grammar School, which is ranked 287 out of 1,008 Tennessee elementary schools and has a 4-star rating. It performs well above the state average on standardized tests. Bridgeport Elementary and Centerview Elementary also stand out, with Bridgeport exceeding state and county averages in math and Centerview improving from a 3-star to a 4-star rating in recent years.
However, the data also reveals significant performance gaps between the highest and lowest-performing schools. For example, in 8th grade English language arts, Bridgeport Elementary had 26.7% proficiency compared to just 13% at Northwest Elementary. The schools with the highest percentages of economically disadvantaged students, like Northwest and Edgemont Elementary, tend to struggle the most academically, highlighting the need for additional resources and support in high-poverty areas.
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