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Newton County High School

Newton County High School is a public high school in Decatur, MS, serving grades 7–12, rated B+, with 768 students and an 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio.

B+TopHap school rating
Rating
B+
Grades
7–12
Enrollment
768
Students per teacher
11.8:1
Level
High
Type
Public · Regular

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

White68%
Black21%
Native American7%
Hispanic2%
Two or more races1%
Asian1%
Pacific Islander0%
Male / female
49% / 51%
Free or reduced lunch
48%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-19.2%
Prior-year enrollment
951

Homes assigned to this school

4,315 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Newton County High School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
16255 Highway 503, Decatur, MS 39327
Phone
(601) 635-4261
Website
newton.k12.ms.us
Setting
Rural - Remote
Status
Operational
NCES ID
280315001135
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School district

Newton County School District

District rating
B+
Schools
4
Students
1,650
Spending per student
$10,909
Teachers (FTE)
123
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About Newton County High School

How is Newton County High School rated?

Newton County High School holds a B+ rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Newton County School District is rated B+ overall.

What grades does Newton County High School serve?

Newton County High School serves grades 7–12 as a high school.

How many students attend Newton County High School?

768 students attend Newton County High School, down from 951 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 11.8:1.

Which homes are assigned to Newton County High School?

TopHap matches 4,315 residential properties to Newton County High School in and around Decatur. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Newton County High School in?

Newton County High School is part of Newton County School District, which reports 4 schools, 1,650 students and $10,909 of spending per student.