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Best Schools in Newton, MS
Newton, MS has 8 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,259 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Newton exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Newton, MS
The top high schools in Newton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Newton County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton County School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 811 Students
2. Heidelberg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Jasper Consolidated Sch Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 244 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, MS
The top middle schools in Newton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Heidelberg Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Jasper Consolidated Sch Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 115 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
The top elementary schools in Newton, 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. William J Berry Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Jasper Consolidated Sch Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 396 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
To read more about these statistics, please visit Newton, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Newton, MS
How many schools are in Newton, MS?
Newton, MS has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,259 students in total.
How do schools in Newton perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Newton score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Newton exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Newton?
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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Every school in Newton
3 of 3 schools in Newton carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
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All 3 public schools we grade in Newton. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.