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Best Newton County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 (2025-26)

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
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Newton County, MS

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%

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).
Which public high schools in Newton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Newton County include: Newton High School vs. Newton County High School, Newton County High School vs. Newton High School

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