For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,289 students in Newton County, MS.
The top ranked public preschools in Newton County, MS are Newton County Elementary School and Newton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newton County, MS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 35% statewide average). Pre schools in Newton County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschool average of 56% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Newton County (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 Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 W. Tatum Street
Newton, MS 39345
(601) 683-3979
Newton, MS 39345
(601) 683-3979
Grades: PK-5
| 400 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
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 preschools in Newton County, MS?
The top ranked public preschools in Newton County, MS include Newton County Elementary School and Newton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Newton County, MS?
3 public preschools are located in Newton County, MS.
What is the racial composition of students in Newton County, MS?
Newton County, MS public preschools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschools average of 56% (majority Black).
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