For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 841 students in Newton, MS.
The top ranked public schools in Newton, MS are Newton High School, N H Pilate Middle School and Newton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newton, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 35% statewide average). Schools in Newton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Newton, MS (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newton High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 W. First Street
Newton, MS 39345
(601) 683-2232
Newton, MS 39345
(601) 683-2232
Grades: 9-12
| 245 students
Rank: #22.
N H Pilate Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
531 E. Church Street
Newton, MS 39345
(601) 683-3926
Newton, MS 39345
(601) 683-3926
Grades: 6-8
| 196 students
Rank: #33.
Newton Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 W. Tatum Street
Newton, MS 39345
(601) 683-3979
Newton, MS 39345
(601) 683-3979
Grades: PK-5
| 400 students
Rank: n/an/a
Newton Municipal Career Center
Vocational School
203 W. First Street
Newton, MS 39345
(601) 683-6338
Newton, MS 39345
(601) 683-6338
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Newton, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Box 150
Newton, MS 39345
(601) 683-3926
Newton, MS 39345
(601) 683-3926
Grades: 5-8
| 356 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Newton, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Newton, MS include Newton High School, N H Pilate Middle School and Newton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Newton, MS?
4 public schools are located in Newton, MS.
What is the racial composition of students in Newton, MS?
Newton, MS public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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