For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,059 students in Newton County, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in Newton County, MS are Newton County High School and Newton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newton County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 34% statewide average). High schools in Newton County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Newton County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Newton High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Newton County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: 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
| n/a 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
| n/a 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 County 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 high schools in Newton County, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Newton County, MS include Newton County High School and Newton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Newton County, MS?
5 public high schools are located in Newton County, MS.
What is the racial composition of students in Newton County, MS?
Newton County, MS public high schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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