For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 296 students in Newton, GA.
The top ranked public school in Newton, GA is Baker County K12 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newton, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Newton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Newton, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Baker County K12 School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
260 Ga Highway 37 Sw
Newton, GA 39870
(229) 734-5274
Newton, GA 39870
(229) 734-5274
Gr: PK-12 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
260 Ga Highway 37 Sw
Newton, GA 39870
(229) 734-5274
Newton, GA 39870
(229) 734-5274
Gr: K-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Newton, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
R.e.s.a. Academy (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
400 Hillcrest Drive
Newton, GA 31770
(229) 734-5346
Newton, GA 31770
(229) 734-5346
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Newton, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Newton, GA include Baker County K12 School.
How many public schools are located in Newton?
2 public schools are located in Newton.
What is the racial composition of students in Newton?
Newton public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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