Newton County High School

www.newton.k12.ms.us

768 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Newton County High School, located in Decatur, Mississippi, serves as a central educational hub for students within the Newton County School District. The school is committed to fostering academic achievement and personal growth by providing a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to enter the workforce, military, or higher education. The campus environment emphasizes community involvement and school spirit, aiming to create a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Newton County High School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, clubs, and organizational opportunities that help students develop leadership skills and well-rounded interests. By balancing rigorous academic standards with a focus on student engagement, the school strives to instill a sense of local pride and responsibility in its student body, ensuring that graduates are well-equipped to contribute positively to their community and the world at large.

768

Total Students

65.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Newton County High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	521
Hispanic	18
Black	161
Asian	6
Two or More	7
American Indian	54
Pacific Islander	1

White
521 (67.8%)
Black
161 (21.0%)
American Indian
54 (7.0%)
Hispanic
18 (2.3%)
Two or More
7 (0.9%)
Asian
6 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEWTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(601)635-4261
Website:	http://www.newton.k12.ms.us
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	768
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	307
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	62

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 112

Grade 8 124

Grade 9 125

Grade 10 154

Grade 11 135

Grade 12 118