MSHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24

NEWTON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL — School Profile & District Info

High|Decatur, Mississippi|NEWTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Decatur, MS 39327

School Profile

Grades
6–12
Enrollment
792
Student:Teacher
14.7:1
Locale
Rural
Econ. Disadvantaged
56.7%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
38%
56th percentile in MS
Math Proficiency
34%
48th percentile in MS
Graduation Rate
85-89%
Chronic Absenteeism
14.1%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Dual Enrollment
Athletics
19 sports offered
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.5:1
Near average in MS

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$11,887
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 34%State 46%Local 21%

Community Context

Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

768
Current enrollment
Declining(-19% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about NEWTON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

As of the most recent data, 792 students are enrolled at NEWTON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL. It is a High school within the local district.

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