Best Schools in Newton, MS
Newton, MS has a total of 9 schools including 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools. A total of 3,331 students attend Newton, MS schools. On average, schools in Newton score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Newton greatly exceed expectations.
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
SchoolGrade
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Newton County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 811 Students
2. Newton High School
SchoolGrade
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Newton Municipal School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 248 Students
3. Bay Springs High School
SchoolGrade
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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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Jasper Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 197 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, 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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 877 Students
2. Bay Springs Elem Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Jasper Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 405 Students
3. Newton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
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, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.14 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.82 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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