Very Good
#253 of 863 schools in MS
Top 29% in state
Newton County High School
High School · Newton County School District · Decatur, MS
A high school in Decatur, MS serving grades 6th – 12th.
16255 Highway 503, Decatur, MS 39327
- Math 79% vs MS 57% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs MS 43% (2025)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Newton County High School score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 28 points since 2020, reaching 64% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Newton County High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,989
Median home value
$137,800
Median rent
$828/mo
College educated
24.9%
Homeownership
77.5%
Poverty rate
17.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39327; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Newton County School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $11,887NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Newton County High School is listed in NEWTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Newton County High School
Newton County High School is a public high school in Decatur, MS, part of Newton County School District, serving approximately 792 students in grades 6th-12th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #253 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Newton County High School
What grades does Newton County High School serve?
Newton County High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Newton County High School?
Newton County High School has an enrollment of approximately 792 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newton County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newton County High School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Newton County High School rank in MS?
Newton County High School ranks #253 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Newton County High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Newton County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Newton County High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Newton County High School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Newton County High School a charter school?
No, Newton County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Newton County High School a Title I school?
No, Newton County High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Newton County High School?
56.7% of students at Newton County High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 792
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Newton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.9%
- Phone
- (601) 635-4261
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 39327)
- 4,675
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 28.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 39327; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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