For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,174 students in Newton County, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Newton County, TX are Newton Elementary School, Newton High School and Newton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newton County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Newton County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Newton County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
416 E St
Newton, TX 75966
(409) 420-6600
Newton, TX 75966
(409) 420-6600
Gr: PK-4 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Newton High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2812 Hwy 190 E
Newton, TX 75966
(409) 420-6600
Newton, TX 75966
(409) 420-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Newton Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2814 Hwy 190 E
Newton, TX 75966
(409) 420-6600
Newton, TX 75966
(409) 420-6600
Gr: 5-8 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Burkeville School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
231 Cr 2099
Burkeville, TX 75932
(409) 565-2201
Burkeville, TX 75932
(409) 565-2201
Gr: PK-12 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Newton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
231cr 2099
Burkeville, TX 75932
(409) 565-4284
Burkeville, TX 75932
(409) 565-4284
Gr: PK-6 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
231 Cr 2099
Burkeville, TX 75932
(409) 565-2201
Burkeville, TX 75932
(409) 565-2201
Gr: 7-8 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
683 Cr 4156
Deweyville, TX 77614
(409) 746-2924
Deweyville, TX 77614
(409) 746-2924
Gr: 6-8 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Newton County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Newton County, TX include Newton Elementary School, Newton High School and Newton Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Newton County?
4 public schools are located in Newton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Newton County?
Newton County public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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