Top Rankings
Newton County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,703 students in Newton County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Newton County School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,048 Schools
# Students
1,703 Students
444,117 Students
# Teachers
126 Teachers
31,682 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Newton County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 145 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#23 out of 148 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
35%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.60
# American Indian Students
73 Students
3,061 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
1%
# Asian Students
23 Students
4,914 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
44 Students
20,507 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
368 Students
208,187 Students
% Black Students
22%
47%
# White Students
1,182 Students
190,700 Students
% White Students
69%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
281 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
11 Students
16,423 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
38
7,599
# Students in K Grade:
138
33,764
# Students in 1st Grade:
122
32,711
# Students in 2nd Grade:
103
31,687
# Students in 3rd Grade:
107
31,579
# Students in 4th Grade:
124
32,264
# Students in 5th Grade:
122
33,315
# Students in 6th Grade:
123
32,363
# Students in 7th Grade:
145
35,964
# Students in 8th Grade:
155
36,507
# Students in 9th Grade:
141
37,437
# Students in 10th Grade:
120
32,746
# Students in 11th Grade:
140
30,671
# Students in 12th Grade:
113
28,608
# Ungraded Students:
12
6,902
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,231 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,094. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,097 is less than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,231
$12,094
Spending / Student
$11,097
$11,965
Best Newton County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newton County Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15881 Highway 15
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-2956
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-2956
Grades: PK-6
| 889 students
Rank: #22.
Newton County High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16255 Hwy 503
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-4261
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-4261
Grades: 6-12
| 814 students
Rank: n/an/a
East Central Alternative School
Alternative School
273 Tenth Avenue
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-2118
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-2118
Grades: 3-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Newton County Voc Complex
Vocational School
15935 Highway 15 North
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-4138
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-4138
Grades: PK-12
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Newton County School District?
Newton County School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,703 students.
What is the rank of Newton County School District?
Newton County School District is ranked #23 out of 145 school districts in Mississippi (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Newton County School District?
69% of Newton County School District students are White, 22% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Newton County School District?
Newton County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is Newton County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,097 is less than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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