Newton High School

www.nmsd.us/

237 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Newton High School, located at 201 W. First Street in Newton, Mississippi, serves as a primary educational institution within the Newton Municipal School District. As the flagship high school for the community, it is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that fosters student growth, character development, and academic achievement.

Beyond its core classroom instruction, Newton High School is an integral part of the local community, often serving as a hub for student extracurricular activities, athletics, and school spirit. By prioritizing student engagement and maintaining a connection to the district’s mission, the school strives to equip its learners with the necessary skills and resources to thrive in an evolving society. For more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or specific department programs, you can visit their official website at [http://www.nmsd.us](http://www.nmsd.us).

237

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Newton High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	1
Black	219
Asian	3
Two or More	9
American Indian	1

Black
219 (92.4%)
Two or More
9 (3.8%)
White
4 (1.7%)
Asian
3 (1.3%)
Hispanic
1 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

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 MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(601)683-2232
Website:	http://www.nmsd.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	237
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.9
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	163
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 9 56

Grade 10 61

Grade 11 68

Grade 12 52