Union Middle School vs. Newton County High School
Should I attend Union Middle School or Newton County High 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
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
Newton County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
5-8
6-12
Total Students
260 students
814 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
55 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#97 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#313 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
38%
Graduation Rate
n/a
85-89%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
67
-
Grade 6 Students
60
-
Grade 7 Students
61
145
Grade 8 Students
67
155
Grade 9 Students
-
141
Grade 10 Students
-
120
Grade 11 Students
-
140
Grade 12 Students
-
113
Ungraded Students
5
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
6%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
3%
% Black
22%
22%
% White
75%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.39
0.49
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
