For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 540 students in Newton County, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Newton County, TX are Newton Middle School and Burkeville School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newton County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Newton County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Newton County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| 308 students
Rank: #22.
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
| 232 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 middle schools in Newton County, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Newton County, TX include Newton Middle School and Burkeville School.
How many public middle schools are located in Newton County, TX?
2 public middle schools are located in Newton County, TX.
What is the racial composition of students in Newton County, TX?
Newton County, TX public middle schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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