For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 195 students in Newton, MS.
The top ranked public middle school in Newton, MS is N H Pilate Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newton, MS public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Newton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Newton, MS (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
N H Pilate Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
531 E. Church Street
Newton, MS 39345
(601) 683-3926
Newton, MS 39345
(601) 683-3926
Gr: 6-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Newton, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P.o. Box 150
Newton, MS 39345
(601) 683-3926
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 middle schools in Newton, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Newton, MS include N H Pilate Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Newton?
1 public middle schools are located in Newton.
What is the racial composition of students in Newton?
Newton public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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