For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 238 students in Newton, MS.
The top ranked public high school in Newton, MS is Newton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newton, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Newton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Newton, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Newton High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Newton, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newton High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 W. First Street
Newton, MS 39345
(601) 683-2232
Newton, MS 39345
(601) 683-2232
Grades: 9-12
| 238 students
Rank: n/an/a
Newton Municipal Career Center
Vocational School
203 W. First Street
Newton, MS 39345
(601) 683-6338
Newton, MS 39345
(601) 683-6338
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Newton, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Box 150
Newton, MS 39345
(601) 683-3926
Newton, MS 39345
(601) 683-3926
Grades: 5-8
| 356 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Newton, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Newton, MS include Newton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Newton?
2 public high schools are located in Newton.
What is the racial composition of students in Newton?
Newton public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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