Newton County High School, MS
Regular
Public School
Grade 6–Grade 12
How Newton County High School Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score53
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Newton County High School
936
Students
100%
Low-Income Students
59
Teachers
16 :1
Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 49% | 48% |
| Male | 49% | 51% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 15% | 19% | 15% |
| Grade 7 | 15% | 21% | 17% |
| Grade 8 | 17% | 20% | 17% |
| Grade 9 | 15% | 20% | 17% |
| Grade 10 | 13% | 18% | 17% |
| Grade 11 | 13% | 17% | 17% |
| Grade 12 | 13% | 16% | 19% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 23% | 49% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 69% | 44% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2% | 4% | 22% |
| Native American | 5% | <1% | 2% |
| Other | <1% | 2% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Newton County High School
51%
Math Proficiency
48%
Reading Proficiency
50%
Average Proficiency
99%
Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 41% | 50% |
| Male | 44% | 35% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 60% | 40% | 45% |
| Grade 7 | 47% | 39% | 45% |
| Grade 8 | 52% | 35% | 45% |
| High School | 42% | 37% | 48% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50% | 57% | 59% |
| Black | 34% | 29% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 56% | 53% | 54% |
| Native American | 25% | 42% | 41% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited English | 30% | 43% | 34% |
| Low-Income | 34% | 33% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 12% | 23% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Newton County High School
92%
Overall Rate
84%
Low-Income
-
Limited English
50%
With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 80% | 76% | 69% |
| Caucasian | 92% | 81% | 79% |
Location Map
Nearby Public Schools
Hospitals near Newton County High School, MS
Nearby Private Schools
Colleges near Newton County High School, MS
Newton County Academy
1 miles, W
Happiness Hill Christian Academy
15 miles, N
St Patrick Elementary School
23 miles, E
Leake Academy
23 miles, NW