For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,166 students in Newton County, AR.
The top ranked public schools in Newton County, AR are Jasper Elementary School, Jasper High School and Deer K-12 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newton County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Newton County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Newton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jasper Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 School St
Jasper, AR 72641
(870) 446-5320
Jasper, AR 72641
(870) 446-5320
Grades: K-6
| 262 students
Rank: #22.
Jasper High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 School St
Jasper, AR 72641
(870) 446-2223
Jasper, AR 72641
(870) 446-2223
Grades: 7-12
| 204 students
Rank: #33.
Deer K-12 School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 16
Deer, AR 72628
(870) 428-8109
Deer, AR 72628
(870) 428-8109
Grades: K-12
| 166 students
Rank: #44.
Mt. Judea K-12 School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 123
Mount Judea, AR 72655
(870) 434-5350
Mount Judea, AR 72655
(870) 434-5350
Grades: K-12
| 166 students
Rank: n/an/a
300 School St.
Western Grove, AR 72685
(870) 429-5215
Western Grove, AR 72685
(870) 429-5215
Grades: 7-12
| 236 students
Rank: n/an/a
300 School St.
Western Grove, AR 72685
(870) 429-7102
Western Grove, AR 72685
(870) 429-7102
Grades: K-6
| 132 students
Newton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hwy 61 And Parker Ridge Rd
Deer, AR 72628
(870) 428-5287
Deer, AR 72628
(870) 428-5287
Grades: PK-6
| 127 students
Hwy 61 And Parker Ridge Rd
Deer, AR 72628
(870) 428-5288
Deer, AR 72628
(870) 428-5288
Grades: 7-12
| 106 students
Hwy 123 And Hwy 74
Mount Judea, AR 72655
(870) 434-5362
Mount Judea, AR 72655
(870) 434-5362
Grades: PK-6
| 91 students
Hwy 123 And Hwy 74
Mount Judea, AR 72655
(870) 434-5362
Mount Judea, AR 72655
(870) 434-5362
Grades: 7-12
| 58 students
300 School St
Western Grove, AR 72685
(870) 429-5215
Western Grove, AR 72685
(870) 429-5215
Grades: 7-12
| 129 students
300 School St
Western Grove, AR 72685
(870) 439-2218
Western Grove, AR 72685
(870) 439-2218
Grades: K-12
| 241 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Newton County, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Newton County, AR include Jasper Elementary School, Jasper High School and Deer K-12 School.
How many public schools are located in Newton County?
6 public schools are located in Newton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Newton County?
Newton County public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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