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Newton County

Texas · Public K-12

In Newton County, 6 public K-12 schools make up the local education system, comprising 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high. Combined enrollment is about 1,750 students.

7-year change in Newton County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,750
-110 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
6
-2 (-25%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
67%
was 67%
% Hispanic
6%
was 4%
% Black
22%
was 25%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
6
3 districts
Enrollment
1,750
NCES CCD
Median income
$42,618
Below Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
70.0%
Above Texas avg
Elementary
2
629 students
Middle
1
292 students
High
2
577 students
Combined / other
1
252 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
NEWTON ISD
934 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
67%
Hispanic
6%
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

Test scores in Newton County

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. Texas state average: 52.7%.

Top 5 schools (ELA)
  1. DEWEYVILLE H S· 56.0%
  2. DEWEYVILLE EL· 43.0%
  3. NEWTON MIDDLE· 43.0%
  4. BURKEVILLE SCHOOL· 40.0%
  5. NEWTON H S· 40.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
  1. NEWTON EL· 32.0%
  2. BURKEVILLE SCHOOL· 40.0%
  3. NEWTON H S· 40.0%
  4. DEWEYVILLE EL· 43.0%
  5. NEWTON MIDDLE· 43.0%

See all 6 schools in Newton County ranked by score →

All schools (6)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
NEWTON ELNewtonElementaryPK-04359·
DEWEYVILLE H SOrangeHigh06-12294·
NEWTON MIDDLENewtonMiddle05-08292·
NEWTON H SNewtonHigh09-12283·
DEWEYVILLE ELOrangeElementaryPK-05270·
BURKEVILLE SCHOOLBurkevilleCombinedPK-12252·

Cities in Newton County

Newton3 schoolsOrange2 schoolsBurkeville1 school

About Newton County

Newton County is a thinly populated Texas county of about 12,093 residents, home to 6 public schools and roughly 1,750 students.

For perspective, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $42,618, roughly 7% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 36% meaningfully below the Texas median.

On the school-mix side, Newton County is built around 2 elementary schools (629 students), 1 middle school (292), 2 high schools (577), and 1 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Newton County is NEWTON ISD, which alone enrolls about 934 students.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Newton County has declined 6% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,860 students to 1,750. Over that span, Newton County lost 2 schools, going from 8 to 6.

On this page, the community for Newton County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

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 1,750.
How many high schools are in Newton County?
Newton County, Texas has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 577 students.
How many middle schools are in Newton County?
Newton County, Texas has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 292 students.
How many elementary schools are in Newton County?
Newton County, Texas has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 629 students.
What is the largest school district in Newton County?
NEWTON ISD is the largest school district in Newton County, serving approximately 934 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 70.0% 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 61.1%.
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.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data