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Best Schools in Newton, AL
Newton, AL has 12 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,663 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Newton greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Newton, AL
The top high schools in Newton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wicksburg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 471 Students
2. Geneva County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Geneva County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 241 Students
3. Dale County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dale County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 417 Students
4. Daleville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Daleville City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 294 Students
Best Middle Schools in Newton, AL
The top middle schools in Newton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Geneva County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Geneva County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 179 Students
2. South Dale Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dale County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 426 Students
3. Daleville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Daleville City • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 361 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Newton, AL
The top elementary schools in Newton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wicksburg Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 606 Students
2. Geneva County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Geneva County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 437 Students
3. Newton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dale County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 279 Students
4. Midland City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dale County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 453 Students
5. A M Windham Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Daleville City • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 499 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Newton, AL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Newton, AL has a total population of 4,345 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Newton, AL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Newton, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.30 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.57 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.73 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Newton, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Newton, AL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Newton, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Newton, AL
How many schools are in Newton, AL?
Newton, AL has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,663 students in total.
How do schools in Newton perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Newton score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Newton greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Newton?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Newton
4 of 4 schools in Newton carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 3D: 1
All 4 public schools we grade in Newton. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.