Newton County High School vs Newton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Mississippi, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newton County High School
Decatur · Public high · Grades 7–12
768 students
Newton High School
Newton · Public high · Grades 9–12
237 students
| Measure | Newton County High School Decatur, Mississippi | Newton High School Newton, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #31 of 197 | #108 of 197 |
| National rank | #6503 of 16,910 | #12686 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 768 | 237 |
| Enrollment | 768 | 237 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48% | 79.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 32% |
| city | Decatur | Newton |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newton County High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.3 vs 32.9).
- •Newton County High School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 32%).
- •Newton County High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Newton County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48% vs 79.3%).
- •Newton High School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 11.8).
- •Newton County High School is the larger school with 768 students compared with 237.
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 High School better than Newton High School?
On the Success Index (US), Newton County High School ranks higher (57.3 vs 32.9 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 High School and Newton High School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Newton in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Newton County High School: 768. Newton High School: 237. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Newton County High School and Newton High School rank in Mississippi?
Newton County High School is 31st of 197 and Newton High School is 108th of 197 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).