Newton County High School vs. Union Middle School
Should I attend Newton County High School or Union Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Newton County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Union Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 814 students in grades 6-12, Newton County High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 260 students in grades 5-8, Union Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-12
5-8
Total Students
814 students
260 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#313 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#97 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
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n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
-
67
Grade 6 Students
-
60
Grade 7 Students
145
61
Grade 8 Students
155
67
Grade 9 Students
141
-
Grade 10 Students
120
-
Grade 11 Students
140
-
Grade 12 Students
113
-
Ungraded Students
-
5
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
6%
1%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
n/a
% Black
22%
22%
% White
68%
75%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.49
0.39
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%