How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Newton County High School | Union High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Decatur, MS | Union, MS |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 768 | 280 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 40.0% | 98.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Newton County High School | Union High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,887 | $11,640 |
| District | Newton County School District | Union Public School Dist |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Newton County High School | Union High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 67.8% | 73.2% |
| African American | 21.0% | 23.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.3% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 7.0% | 0.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 0.9% | 1.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Newton County High School | Union High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | 5 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 797:1 | 293:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 22.3% | 13.8% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 12 | 53 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.