Newton County High School

Newton County High School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
16255 Highway 503,  Decatur, MS
Newton County School District
3.7
1.5
811 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Shane Phillips
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
49%
Reading Proficiency
47%
Average GPA
3.66
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B-
Teachers
B
College Prep
C-
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.66
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
49%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
56
Full Time Teachers
56
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.7%
College Prep
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
23
Reading
24
Science
23
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

3
Equity
8
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
6.2%
State Average
7.9%
Science
18.5%
State Average
11.1%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
185:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%
White
67.6%
Black
22.1%
Native American
6.3%
Hispanic
2.5%
Two or more races
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Mississippi State University 138 Students
East Central Community College 124 Students
University of Southern Mississippi 103 Students
University of Mississippi 101 Students
William Carey University 42 Students
The University of Alabama 40 Students
Meridian Community College 37 Students
The University of West Alabama 35 Students
Millsaps College 24 Students
Belhaven University 23 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 33 Students
Biology 23 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 17 Students
Business 15 Students
Psychology 14 Students
Engineering 14 Students
Elementary Education 10 Students
Education 8 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 8 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 19 Reviews
4.0 Junior
4/27/2022
Newton County is a great high school for a family moving to Newton County. However, I would like more extracurricular activities, a better space for the choir, and better food in the cafeteria.
5.0 Alum
4/15/2020
I loved my school. It was a place of encouragement. I am so thankful for the teachers I had and their impacts on my life.
4.0 Senior
1/30/2020
I enjoyed all the clubs and activities students can be apart of. Students are never alone with it comes to learning any information for their education. Have the best South State district team like basketball, track, soccer, football, and tennis. Newton County is the most diverse school because of the difference in culture and style.
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1.5 2 Reviews
1.0 parent
2/26/2023
I am a parent of three children. The last will graduate May 2023. When our oldest started, there were many positive aspects of this school. The school has declined significantly before she graduated. We had trouble with teacher/staff bullying a physically disabled student. When I reported to JO Amis...
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2.0 parent
8/5/2015
Sadly, over the last two or three years two factors have forced this school to decline in status. #1 is how they are implementing the Common Core curriculum. The administration has chosen to severely limit class selection for middle and high school students making it difficult for advanced students...
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