This was 11.8 percent lower than the state average of 46.3 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 436.
94.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Newport for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 19 | 5.7 |
| Regular high school diploma | 83 | 24.7 |
| GED or alternative credential | 11 | 3.3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 75 | 22.3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 32 | 9.5 |
| Associate's degree | 31 | 9.2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 43 | 12.8 |
| Master's degree | 35 | 10.4 |
| Professional school degree | 5 | 1.5 |
| Doctorate degree | 2 | 0.6 |
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