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Best Newton County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,030 students in Newton County, MS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Newton County, MS are Newton County High School and Newton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newton County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Newton County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public high schools.
Newton County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, 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 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Newton County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newton County High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
16255 Hwy 503
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-4261
Gr: 6-12 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Newton High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
201 W. First Street
Newton, MS 39345
(601) 683-2232
Gr: 9-12 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
East Central Alternative School
Alternative School
273 Tenth Avenue
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-2118
Gr: 3-12
Rank: n/an/a
Newton County Voc Complex
Vocational School
15935 Highway 15 North
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-4138
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Newton Municipal Career Center
Vocational School
203 W. First Street
Newton, MS 39345
(601) 683-6338
Gr: 9-12
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Newton County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
P.o. Box 150
Newton, MS 39345
(601) 683-3926
Gr: 5-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Newton County, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Newton County, MS include Newton County High School and Newton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Newton County?
5 public high schools are located in Newton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Newton County?
Newton County public high schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).

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