Total enrollment
782
-128 (-14%) vs SY 2020-21
4 schools in Newton
Mississippi · Public K-12
Newton's public schools total 4 across the city, with enrollment of about 782 and an average school size near 196.
4-year change in Newton
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
3,116
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
782
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
4
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| N H Pilate Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 178 |
| Newton Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 367 |
| Newton High School | High | 09-12 | 237 |
| NEWTON MUNICIPAL CAREER CENTER | High | 09-12 | 0 |
About Newton
Across Newton, Mississippi, 4 public schools teaches about 782 students between them.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city consists of 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.
Average school size in Newton is around 196 students, 61% noticeably below the Mississippi average of about 498.
Over the past 4-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Newton has declined 14% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 910 students to 782.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Newton discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.