For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 83 students in Newton, GA.
The top-ranked public high school in Newton, GA is Baker County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newton, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Newton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Newton, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Baker County High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Newton, GA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Baker County High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
260 Ga Highway 37 Sw
Newton, GA 39870
(229) 734-5274
Newton, GA 39870
(229) 734-5274
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
260 Ga Highway 37 Sw
Newton, GA 39870
(229) 734-5274
Newton, GA 39870
(229) 734-5274
Gr: K-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Newton, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
R.e.s.a. Academy (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
400 Hillcrest Drive
Newton, GA 31770
(229) 734-5346
Newton, GA 31770
(229) 734-5346
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Newton, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Newton, GA include Baker County High School.
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 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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