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Newton County

Indiana · Public K-12

Newton County serves about 1,850 K-12 students across 7 public schools, an average of roughly 264 students per campus. That works out to 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.

7-year change in Newton County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,850
-407 (-18%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
81%
was 88%
% Hispanic
16%
was 10%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
7
2 districts
Enrollment
1,850
NCES CCD
Median income
$75,481
Above Indiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
48.0%
Below Indiana avg
Elementary
4
948 students
Middle
1
191 students
High
2
711 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
North Newton School Corp
1,004 students · 2 districts in Newton County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Newton County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
87%
Hispanic
8%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
8%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
81%
Hispanic
16%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
15.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.5%
civilian labor
Median age
43
20.8% under 18

Test scores in Newton County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. Indiana state average: 39.2%.

See all 6 schools in Newton County ranked by score →

All schools (7)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
North Newton Jr-Sr High SchoolMoroccoHigh07-12486·
South Newton Elementary SchoolKentlandElementaryPK-05430·
Lincoln Elementary SchoolRoselawnElementaryKG-06244·
South Newton Senior High SchoolKentlandHigh09-12225·
South Newton Middle SchoolKentlandMiddle06-08191·
Lake Village Elementary SchoolLake VillageElementaryKG-06158·
Morocco Elementary SchoolMoroccoElementaryKG-06116·

Cities in Newton County

Kentland3 schoolsMorocco2 schoolsLake Village1 schoolRoselawn1 school

About Newton County

Across the sparse Indiana county of Newton County of about 13,922 residents, the public-school footprint covers 7 schools and about 1,850 students.

For perspective, census numbers show median household income runs near $75,481, 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 11%. That income level is 7% meaningfully above the Indiana median.

On the school-mix side, Newton County spans 4 elementary schools (948 students), 1 middle school (191), and 2 high schools (711).

North Newton School Corp is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,004 students across Newton County.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,850 students, declined 18% from the 2,257 reported in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 88% to 81% over the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Newton County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Newton County?
Newton County, Indiana has 7 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,850 students.
How many high schools are in Newton County?
Newton County, Indiana has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 711 students.
How many middle schools are in Newton County?
Newton County, Indiana has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 191 students.
How many elementary schools are in Newton County?
Newton County, Indiana has 4 public elementary schools, serving approximately 948 students.
What is the largest school district in Newton County?
North Newton School Corp is the largest school district in Newton County, serving approximately 1,004 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Newton County?
Newton County, Indiana has a population of approximately 13,922, with a median age of 43. About 20.8% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Newton County?
Median household income in Newton County is $75,481, above the Indiana average of $70,257. About 11.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Newton County?
Approximately 15.3% of adults 25 and older in Newton County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Newton County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 48.0% of students in Newton County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Indiana county average of 48.4%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Newton County schools?
Across Newton County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.4 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data