Newton County School District
School District · Decatur, Mississippi
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,887
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,887
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Evaluating Newton County School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Newton County School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Newton County Elementary School
Decatur · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Newton County High School
Decatur · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Mississippi rank
#15 of 138
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.4
above Mississippi avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,887
$725 vs Mississippi median
District size
1,615 students
Smaller than Mississippi median
STAAR proficiency rose +32.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Newton County School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Newton County School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newton County Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Newton County High School | 7.4 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 7.8/10, Newton County School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Newton County Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Newton County School District students show an average math proficiency of 59.3% and ELA proficiency of 55.8%.
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 7.8/10. 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 8.1/10.
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 59.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 59.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.8%
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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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