For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 707 students in Newton, AL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Newton, AL are Wicksburg High School and Houston County Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newton, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Newton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public high schools.
Newton, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wicksburg High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Newton, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wicksburg High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1172 S State Highway 123
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 692-5549
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 692-5549
Gr: 7-12 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Houston County Virtual Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1172 S State Highway 123
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 692-5549
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 692-5549
Gr: 3-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Newton, AL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Newton, AL include Wicksburg High School and Houston County Virtual Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Newton?
2 public high schools are located in Newton.
What is the racial composition of students in Newton?
Newton public high schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 47% (majority Black).
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