Best Public Middle Schools in Newton, AL (2025-26)

Best Newton Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 700 students in Newton, AL.

The top-ranked public middle schools in Newton, AL are Wicksburg High School and Houston County Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Newton, AL public middle schools have an score of 36% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Newton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Newton, AL (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Wicksburg High School

(Math: 46% | Reading: 61%)
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Top 20%

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1172 S State Highway 123
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 692-5549

Gr: 7-12 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Rank: #22.

Houston County Virtual Academy

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
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1172 S State Highway 123
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 692-5549

Gr: K-12 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 28%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Newton, AL?

The top-ranked public middle schools in Newton, AL include Wicksburg High School and Houston County Virtual Academy.

How many public middle schools are located in Newton?

2 public middle schools are located in Newton.

What is the racial composition of students in Newton?

Newton public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).