Newton County High School vs Wayne County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Mississippi, United States, 93 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
Wayne County High School
Waynesboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
775 students
| Measure | Newton County High School Decatur, Mississippi | Wayne County High School Waynesboro, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #31 of 197 | #137 of 197 |
| National rank | #6503 of 16,910 | #14295 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 768 | 775 |
| Enrollment | 768 | 775 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 34% |
| city | Decatur | Waynesboro |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newton County High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.3 vs 25.5).
- •Newton County High School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 34%).
- •Newton County High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 21%).
- •Newton County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48% vs 99.6%).
- •Newton County High School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.9).
- •Wayne County High School is the larger school with 775 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 High School better than Wayne County High School?
On the Success Index (US), Newton County High School ranks higher (57.3 vs 25.5 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 Wayne County High School?
About 93 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Waynesboro in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Newton County High School: 768. Wayne County High School: 775. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Newton County High School and Wayne County High School rank in Mississippi?
Newton County High School is 31st of 197 and Wayne County High School is 137th of 197 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).