Summary:
The 37821 zip code in Newport, Tennessee contains 6 schools serving 3,253 students: 1 high school and 5 elementary schools, several of which include middle grades. Most schools belong to Cocke County Schools, while Newport Grammar School is part of Newport City Schools, which ranks higher as a district (79th percentile, 4 stars) than Cocke County (57th percentile, 3 stars).
Among the elementary schools, Bridgeport Elementary School is the strongest in Cocke County (60th percentile), with the best elementary math proficiency in the zip code at 51.4% and low chronic absenteeism at 11.2%. Centerview Elementary School follows at the 58th percentile, boasting the lowest absenteeism rate at 7.4% and strong math and science scores. Newport Grammar School ranks at the 59th percentile and is a standout in ELA, science, and social studies, though its overall math proficiency trails the state. Northwest Elementary School is the lowest-performing school at the 15th percentile, with proficiency rates near half the state average, despite spending the most per student at $14,500. Cocke County High School graduates students at a strong 95.5% rate but struggles with 37.2% chronic absenteeism and very low U.S. History proficiency.
Chronic absenteeism clearly tracks performance: the schools with the lowest absenteeism rates post the best test scores, while Northwest and Edgemont Elementary School have much higher absenteeism and lower proficiency. Higher spending does not guarantee better outcomes. Newport Grammar shows a dramatic math split, with just 12.3% of 6th graders proficient but 69.9% of 8th graders proficient. Sixth-grade math is a trouble spot across several schools, pointing to a transition issue into middle-grade math. On a positive note, Bridgeport, Edgemont, and Northwest are all steadily improving their statewide rankings, and Centerview remains consistently strong.
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