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Best Schools in Newton, Georgia

2 schools · 2 Other

Public: 2
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 6.7/10
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Use this page to compare every school in Newton by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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Baker County K12 School

6.7/10

Other · Baker County. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Schools

2

in this city

Avg Score

6.7

out of 10

Median Home

$112,500

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Baker County K12 School

STAAR proficiency rose +3.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Newton schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Newton

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (1 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Baker County K12 School 6.7 / 10

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
6.7/10

0% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$46,351

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$112,500

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
14%

Adults 25+

Owner-occupied homes
68%

Of occupied housing units

How Newton compares

Median household income

$46k

66% of Georgia median

About Schools in Newton, Georgia

Newton, Georgia is home to 2 schools, including 2 public schools. The city's schools span .

With an average rating of 6.7 out of 10, schools in Newton show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Newton is Baker County K12 School with a composite score of 6.7/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Newton is served by 1 school district: Baker County. These districts collectively serve 296 students.

Newton's community shows 14% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $46,351. The poverty rate in the area is 31.1%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

Filter by ZIP: 39870 (2)

Other Schools

2 schools
# School Rating
1 293 students · Pre-K–12th 6.7
2 3 students · Kindergarten–12th

Schools in Newton

Newton, Georgia · 2 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$46,351

Median Home Value

$112,500

Median Rent

$618/mo

Population

1,869

College Educated

14%

Homeownership

68%

Poverty Rate

31.1%

Community Profile

Newton has a median household income of $46,351. It is a community where 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $112,500, with a median rent of $618/month. The area has a poverty rate of 31.1%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Newton, Georgia

How many schools are in Newton, Georgia?

Newton has 2 schools, including 2 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Newton, Georgia?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Newton is 6.7 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Newton, Georgia?

The top-ranked school in Newton on MySchoolScout is Baker County K12 School with a composite score of 6.7/10.

How many school districts serve Newton, Georgia?

Newton is served by 1 school district: Baker County.

What is the education level in Newton, Georgia?

According to Census data, 14% of adults in Newton have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Newton, Georgia?

The median household income in Newton is approximately $46,351 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Newton, Georgia?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Newton is 7.2:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Newton, Georgia?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Georgia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.