Brookhaven High School vs Newton County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Mississippi, United States, 158 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookhaven High School
Brookhaven · Public high · Grades 9–13
761 students
Newton County High School
Decatur · Public high · Grades 7–12
768 students
| Measure | Brookhaven High School Brookhaven, Mississippi | Newton County High School Decatur, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #92 of 197 | #31 of 197 |
| National rank | #11703 of 16,910 | #6503 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 761 | 768 |
| Enrollment | 761 | 768 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.4% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 54% |
| city | Brookhaven | Decatur |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newton County High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.3 vs 37.0).
- •Newton County High School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 37%).
- •Newton County High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 31%).
- •Newton County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48% vs 71.4%).
- •Newton County High School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.1).
- •Newton County High School is the larger school with 768 students compared with 761.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Brookhaven High School better than Newton County High School?
On the Success Index (US), Newton County High School ranks higher (57.3 vs 37.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Brookhaven High School and Newton County High School?
About 158 km in a straight line, between Brookhaven and Decatur in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookhaven High School: 761. Newton County High School: 768. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookhaven High School and Newton County High School rank in Mississippi?
Brookhaven High School is 92nd of 197 and Newton County High School is 31st of 197 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).