Best Schools in Newton County, MS
Newton County, MS has a total of 18 schools including 7 high schools, 5 middle schools and 4 elementary schools. A total of 6,112 students attend Newton County, MS schools. On average, schools in Newton County score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Newton County exceed expectations.
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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union Public School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 289 Students
2. West Lauderdale High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lauderdale Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 589 Students
3. Enterprise High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Enterprise School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 296 Students
4. Newton County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 811 Students
5. Lake High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 221 Students
6. Newton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Enterprise School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 265 Students
2. West Lauderdale Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lauderdale Co School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 525 Students
3. Union Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union Public School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 278 Students
4. N H Pilate Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Newton Municipal School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 179 Students
5. Northwest Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 877 Students
2. Union Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union Public School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 360 Students
3. Newton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
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Newton Municipal School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 389 Students
4. Conehatta Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
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
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, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.03 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.57 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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, MS Internet Health Assessment.
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