Newport Middle

nms.carteretcountyschools.org/

346 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Newport Middle School, located in Newport, North Carolina, is a key academic institution within the Carteret County Public Schools district. Serving students in the middle school grades, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school education. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while promoting both academic growth and the personal development of adolescents during these formative years.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Newport community and emphasizes the importance of student engagement, extracurricular involvement, and character development. By leveraging the resources of the Carteret County school system, Newport Middle strives to prepare its student body for future success through a balance of core academic instruction and various social and athletic programs. Families interested in specific school policies, calendars, or administrative contact information can find comprehensive details on their official district website.

346

Total Students

25.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Newport Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	230
Hispanic	53
Black	21
Asian	3
Two or More	37
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
230 (66.5%)
Hispanic
53 (15.3%)
Two or More
37 (10.7%)
Black
21 (6.1%)
Asian
3 (0.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Carteret County Public Schools
Phone:	(252)223-3482
Website:	http://nms.carteretcountyschools.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	346
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	342
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 125

Grade 7 111

Grade 8 110