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
District
NEWTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTEcon. Disadvantaged
56.7%
Phone
(601)635-4261School 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 MSDistrict 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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