Best High Schools in Newton, MS

Newton, MS has 4 high schools with 1,284 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 score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 25% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Newton exceed expectations.

1. 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

2. 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

3. Bay Springs High School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

West Jasper Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 225 Students

Best Middle Schools in Newton, MS

Newton, MS has 2 middle schools with 376 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 score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 23% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Newton exceed expectations.

1. Bay Springs Middle Sch

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

West Jasper Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 197 Students

2. 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

Best Elementary Schools in Newton, MS

Newton, MS has 3 elementary schools with 1,671 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 score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Newton 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. Bay Springs Elem Sch

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

West Jasper Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 405 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

Education & Community Snapshot in Newton, MS

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

Community Factors

Newton, MS has a total population of 4,966 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Newton, MS

3,331

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

85%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

15%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Newton, MS.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C

18.14 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

2.82 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

15.32 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Newton, MS.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

D+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

795 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

32 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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