For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 772 students in Newton County, AR.
The top-ranked public high schools in Newton County, AR are Jasper High School, Deer K-12 School and Mt. Judea K-12 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newton County, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Newton County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Newton County, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jasper High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Newton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jasper High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 School St.
Jasper, AR 72641
(870) 446-2223
Jasper, AR 72641
(870) 446-2223
Gr: 7-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Deer K-12 School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17974 Ar 16 Hwy
Deer, AR 72628
(870) 428-8110
Deer, AR 72628
(870) 428-8110
Gr: PK-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Mt. Judea K-12 School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14790 Ar 123 Hwy
Mount Judea, AR 72655
(870) 434-5362
Mount Judea, AR 72655
(870) 434-5362
Gr: PK-12 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
300 School Street
Western Grove, AR 72685
(870) 429-5215
Western Grove, AR 72685
(870) 429-5215
Gr: 7-12 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Newton County, AR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Newton County, AR include Jasper High School, Deer K-12 School and Mt. Judea K-12 School.
How many public high schools are located in Newton County?
4 public high schools are located in Newton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Newton County?
Newton County public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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