- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Newton, MS
Newton High School
Federal NCES profile for Newton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280318000626
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 84
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newton High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Mississippi schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Newton · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.6:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Newton High School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newton High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Newton, MS.
School address
District: Newton Municipal School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280318000626 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Newton High School held near 238 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.1 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 280318000626 · Newton, MS High · SMALL · TRAD
237 enr · 7.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Newton Elementary School (367 students)
Newton High School held near 238 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.1 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Newton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newton Element
Newton Elementary School
367 students
- This school
Newton High School
237 students
- N H Pilate Mid
N H Pilate Middle School
178 students
What this shows Newton High School reports 237 students on the CCD universe file.
How Newton High School compares
Newton High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.6:1 | ▼ 43% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 237 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.6:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
237
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.6:1
students per teacher
- 43% below state mean
Top 2% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,799
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 79 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 92.4%
Two or More 3.8%
White 1.7%
Asian 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.4, Newton High School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Newton Municipal School District reports $13,799 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Newton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| N H Pilate Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~237 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Newton High School
How many students attend Newton High School?
Newton High School has 237 students enrolled. It is a high school in Newton, MS. CCD year-over-year: 248 (2022-23) → 238 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newton High School is 7.6:1, which is 43% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 52% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Newton High School?
100.0% of students at Newton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newton High School?
The largest demographic group at Newton High School is African American at 92.4% of enrollment, in Newton, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newton High School?
Newton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Newton High School rank among public schools in Newton?
By Resource Investment Index, Newton High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Newton, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Newton Municipal School District?
Besides Newton High School, Newton Municipal School District also operates Newton Elementary School (367 students) and N H Pilate Middle School (178 students). See the Newton Municipal School District district page for the complete list.