Total enrollment
1,650
+52 (+3%) vs SY 2020-21
4 schools in NEWTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Mississippi · 1,650 students · 1 city
NEWTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT operates 4 public K-12 schools in Mississippi, enrolling about 1,650 students between them (1 elementary and 1 high).
4-year change in NEWTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How NEWTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ranks
Among districts| Measure | This district | In Mississippi | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,650 | #86 of 136 | #5,102 of 9,234 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 2 | #131 of 136 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.4:1 | #62 of 136 | #3,632 of 9,044 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 55.4% | #125 of 135 | #3,411 of 8,164 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 48.6% | #63 of 105 | #3,147 of 6,853 |
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 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.
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton County Elementary School | Decatur | Elementary | PK-06 | 882 |
| Newton County High School | Decatur | High | 07-12 | 768 |
| EAST CENTRAL ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL | Decatur | Combined | 03-12 | 0 |
| NEWTON COUNTY VOC COMPLEX | Decatur | Combined | PK-12 | 0 |
About NEWTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Across 4 schools, NEWTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT enrolls about 1,650 students in Mississippi. By footprint it is a compact district.
Looking at the level breakdown, NEWTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT covers 1 elementary, 1 high school, and 2 combined or other.
Average enrollment per school in NEWTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT is about 413, below the Mississippi average of roughly 498.
Trend over the past 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,650 students, rose 3% from the 1,598 reported in SY 2020-21.
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