Best High Schools in Newton County, MS

Newton County, MS has 7 high schools with 2,454 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Newton County score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Newton County exceed expectations.

1. Union High School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Union Public School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 289 Students

2. West Lauderdale High School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lauderdale Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 589 Students

3. Enterprise High School

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Enterprise School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 296 Students

4. Newton County High School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Newton County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 811 Students

5. Lake High School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Scott Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 221 Students

6. Newton High School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Newton Municipal School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 248 Students

Best Middle Schools in Newton County, MS

Newton County, MS has 5 middle schools with 1,813 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Newton County score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Newton County exceed expectations.

1. Enterprise Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Enterprise School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 265 Students

2. West Lauderdale Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lauderdale Co School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 525 Students

3. Union Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Union Public School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 278 Students

4. N H Pilate Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Newton Municipal School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 179 Students

5. Northwest Junior High School

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Meridian Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 566 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Newton County, MS

Newton County, MS has 4 elementary schools with 1,845 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Newton County score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Newton County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Newton County Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Newton County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 877 Students

2. Union Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Union Public School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 360 Students

3. Newton Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Newton Municipal School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 389 Students

4. Conehatta Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Conehatta Elementary School • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 219 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Newton County, MS

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Newton County, MS has a total population of 21,291 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Newton County, MS

6,112

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

86%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

18%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Newton County, MS.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A

11.03 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.57 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

9.46 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Newton County, MS.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Newton County, MS.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,315 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

25 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Newton County, MS Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
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  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 53%
  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 11%
  • Projected Test Scores: 13%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations