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Newton County High School vs. Union Middle School

Should you attend Newton County High School or Union Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Newton County High School
16255 Hwy 503
Decatur, MS 39327
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Union Middle School
115 James St
Union, MS 39365
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Newton County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 792 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 49% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 293 students in grades 5-8, Union Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-12
5-8
Total Students
792 students
293 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Newton County High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Union Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Newton County High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Union Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
20 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Newton County High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Union Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Newton County High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Newton County School District and the state of Mississippi, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Union Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Union Public School District and the state of Mississippi, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#303 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
#213 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Newton County High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Union Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
49%
(Top 50% in MS)
60%
(Top 30% in MS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Newton County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Newton County School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Union Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Union Public School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
47%
(Top 50% in MS)
49%
(Top 30% in MS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Newton County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Newton County School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Union Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Union Public School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
61%
(Top 50% in MS)
70-74%
(Top 20% in MS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Newton County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Newton County School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Union Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Union Public School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 20% in MS)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Newton County High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Newton County School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Newton County High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Union Middle School by grade.
Grade 5 Students
-
74
Grade 6 Students
-
68
Grade 7 Students
123
76
Grade 8 Students
128
71
Grade 9 Students
154
-
Grade 10 Students
146
-
Grade 11 Students
118
-
Grade 12 Students
112
-
Ungraded Students
11
4

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
6%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Newton County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Newton County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Union Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Union Public School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Newton County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Newton County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Union Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Union Public School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Newton County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Newton County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Union Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Union Public School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% Black
22%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Newton County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Newton County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Union Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Union Public School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
69%
74%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Newton County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Newton County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Union Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Union Public School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Union Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Union Public School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.48
0.41
This chart showcases the diversity score of Newton County High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Newton County School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Union Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Union Public School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Newton County High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Newton County School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Union Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Union Public School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
37%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Newton County High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Newton County School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Union Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Union Public School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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