For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 205 students in Newton, IL.
The top ranked public middle school in Newton, IL is Jasper Co Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newton, IL public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Newton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Newton, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jasper Co Jr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1104 W Jourdan St
Newton, IL 62448
(618) 783-4202
Newton, IL 62448
(618) 783-4202
Grades: 7-8
| 205 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Newton, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Newton, IL include Jasper Co Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Newton?
1 public middle schools are located in Newton.
What is the racial composition of students in Newton?
Newton public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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