Best Schools in Newton County, MS
Newton County, MS has 9 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,650 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Newton County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Newton County, MS
The top high schools in Newton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Union High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union Public School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 289 Students
2. Newton County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton County School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 811 Students
3. 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
The top middle schools in Newton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Union Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union Public School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 278 Students
2. N H Pilate Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton Municipal School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 179 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Newton County, MS
The top elementary schools in Newton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
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
Projected Test Scores
Newton Municipal School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 389 Students
4. Conehatta Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
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.
Questions About Schools in Newton County, MS
How many schools are in Newton County, MS?
Newton County, MS has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,650 students in total.
How do schools in Newton County perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Newton County score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Newton County exceed 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: 49%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets 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)
School districts (2)
- Newton Municipal School District (3 schools)
- Union Public School Dist (3 schools)