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Newton County

Texas · Public K-12

6 public schools serving approximately 1,745 students, in a county of 12,093 residents.

Schools
6
3 districts
Enrollment
1,745
NCES CCD
Median income
$42,618
Below Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
72.9%
Above Texas avg
Elementary
2
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
2
schools
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
NEWTON ISD
968 students · 3 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
75%
Hispanic
4%
Black
17%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
69%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
22%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
6.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
8.3%
civilian labor
Median age
46
19.2% under 18

All schools (6)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
NEWTON ELNewtonElementaryPK-04380·
NEWTON MIDDLENewtonMiddle05-08333·
DEWEYVILLE H SOrangeHigh06-12280·
DEWEYVILLE ELOrangeElementaryPK-05268·
NEWTON H SNewtonHigh09-12255·
BURKEVILLE SCHOOLBurkevilleOtherPK-12229·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Newton County?
There are 6 public K-12 schools in Newton County, Texas, with a combined enrollment of about 1,745.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Newton County?
The county's public school system includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined-grade schools.
What is the largest school district in Newton County?
NEWTON ISD is the largest school district in Newton County, serving approximately 968 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
What is the population of Newton County?
Newton County, Texas has a population of approximately 12,093, with a median age of 46. About 19.2% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Newton County?
Median household income in Newton County is $42,618, below the Texas average of $66,482. About 11.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Newton County?
Approximately 6.8% 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 72.9% of students in Newton County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Texas county average of 61.2%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Newton County schools?
Across Newton County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 10.8 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Newton County?
Newton County residents are approximately 75% White, 4% Hispanic, 17% Black, 1% Asian, 6% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Newton County is owner-occupied?
Newton County has about 6,492 housing units, of which roughly 82.9% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data