Total enrollment
1,850
-113 (-6%) vs SY 2020-21
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 school. That works out to 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
4-year change in Newton County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Newton County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Indiana | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 37.7% | #46 of 80 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,850 | #81 of 91 | #2,291 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 7 | #71 of 91 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.3:1 | #15 of 91 | #1,044 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 47.9% | #51 of 91 | #1,728 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 31.3% | #35 of 91 | #1,753 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
13,922
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
7
2 districts
Enrollment
1,850
students · 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
School enrollment
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%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Lincoln Elementary School· 30.3%
- Morocco Elementary School· 35.4%
- South Newton Middle School· 36.0%
- North Newton Jr-Sr High School· 38.1%
- Lake Village Elementary School· 40.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Newton Jr-Sr High School | Morocco | High | 07-12 | 486 | · |
| South Newton Elementary School | Kentland | Elementary | PK-05 | 430 | · |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Roselawn | Elementary | KG-06 | 244 | · |
| South Newton Senior High School | Kentland | High | 09-12 | 225 | · |
| South Newton Middle School | Kentland | Middle | 06-08 | 191 | · |
| Lake Village Elementary School | Lake Village | Elementary | KG-06 | 158 | · |
| Morocco Elementary School | Morocco | Elementary | KG-06 | 116 | · |
Cities in Newton County
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 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,850 students, declined 6% from the 1,963 reported in SY 2020-21.
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
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data