For the 2025 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 High School, Newton Elementary 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 28% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Newton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newton High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2812 Hwy 190 E
Newton, TX 75966
(409) 420-6600
Newton, TX 75966
(409) 420-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 278 students
Rank: #22.
Newton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
416 E St
Newton, TX 75966
(409) 420-6600
Newton, TX 75966
(409) 420-6600
Grades: PK-4
| 352 students
Rank: #33.
Newton Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2814 Hwy 190 E
Newton, TX 75966
(409) 420-6600
Newton, TX 75966
(409) 420-6600
Grades: 5-8
| 297 students
Rank: #44.
Burkeville School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
231 Cr 2099
Burkeville, TX 75932
(409) 565-2201
Burkeville, TX 75932
(409) 565-2201
Grades: PK-12
| 247 students
Newton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
231cr 2099
Burkeville, TX 75932
(409) 565-4284
Burkeville, TX 75932
(409) 565-4284
Grades: PK-6
| 144 students
231 Cr 2099
Burkeville, TX 75932
(409) 565-2201
Burkeville, TX 75932
(409) 565-2201
Grades: 7-8
| 39 students
683 Cr 4156
Deweyville, TX 77614
(409) 746-2924
Deweyville, TX 77614
(409) 746-2924
Grades: 6-8
| 162 students
414 N Main St
Newton, TX 75966
(409) 379-8403
Newton, TX 75966
(409) 379-8403
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
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 High School, Newton Elementary 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
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