Newton County School District
School District · Decatur, Mississippi
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,887
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,887
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
How this district compares
Mississippi rank
#25 of 138
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Mississippi avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,887
$725 vs Mississippi median
District size
1,615 students
Smaller than Mississippi median
About Newton County School District
Newton County School District is a Decatur, Mississippi school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 1,615 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.1:1. The district invests $11,887 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.0/10, Newton County School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Newton County Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.0/10.
In standardized testing, Newton County School District students show an average math proficiency of 62.5% and ELA proficiency of 56.8%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Newton County School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Newton County School District with test data.
Schools in Newton County School District
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Mississippi
- City
- Decatur
- Total Enrollment
- 1,615
- Teachers (FTE)
- 134
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Newton County School District?
Newton County School District has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Newton County School District?
The average composite rating for Newton County School District is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Newton County School District?
Newton County School District spends $11,887 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Newton County School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Newton County School District is 12.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Newton County School District?
Newton County Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Newton County School District with a composite score of 7.0/10.
What are the test scores in Newton County School District?
Across schools in Newton County School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 62.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 62.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.8%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mississippi Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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