Best Schools in Newton County, IN
Newton County, IN has 7 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 1,975 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Newton County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Newton County, IN
The top high schools in Newton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Newton Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Newton School Corp • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 521 Students
2. South Newton Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Newton School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 242 Students
Best Middle Schools in Newton County, IN
The top middle schools in Newton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Newton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Newton School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 204 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Newton County, IN
The top elementary schools in Newton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Newton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Newton School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 416 Students
2. Lake Village Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Newton School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 185 Students
3. Lincoln Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Newton School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 268 Students
4. Morocco Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Newton School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 139 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Newton County, IN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Newton County, IN has a total population of 13,830 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Newton County, IN
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 County, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.01 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.22 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.79 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Newton County, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Newton County, IN.
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 County, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Newton County, IN
How many schools are in Newton County, IN?
Newton County, IN has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 1,975 students in total.
How do schools in Newton County perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Newton County score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Newton County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Newton County?
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: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Newton County
3 places in Newton County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Kentland (3)
- Morocco (2)
- Lake Village (1)
School districts (2)
- North Newton School Corp (4 schools)
- South Newton School Corp (3 schools)