Newton County Elementary School vs Newton County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newton County Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
882 students
Newton County High School
Decatur · Public high · Grades 7–12
768 students
| Measure | Newton County Elementary School Decatur, Mississippi | Newton County High School Decatur, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #56 of 427 | #31 of 197 |
| National rank | #16397 of 50,301 | #6503 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 882 | 768 |
| Enrollment | 882 | 768 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.8% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 54% |
| city | Decatur | Decatur |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newton County Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.6 vs 57.3).
- •Newton County Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 54%).
- •Newton County Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 47%).
- •Newton County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48% vs 61.8%).
- •Newton County High School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 15.5).
- •Newton County Elementary School is the larger school with 882 students compared with 768.
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 Newton County Elementary School better than Newton County High School?
On the Success Index (US), Newton County Elementary School ranks higher (62.6 vs 57.3 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 Newton County Elementary School and Newton County High School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Decatur in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Newton County Elementary School: 882. Newton County High School: 768. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Newton County Elementary School and Newton County High School rank in Mississippi?
Newton County Elementary School is 56th of 427 and Newton County High School is 31st of 197 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).