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Best Newton County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,205 students in Newton County, MS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Newton County, MS are Newton County High School and N H Pilate Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newton County, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Newton County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Newton County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newton County High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
16255 Hwy 503
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-4261
Gr: 6-12 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
N H Pilate Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
531 E. Church Street
Newton, MS 39345
(601) 683-3926
Gr: 6-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Conehatta Elementary School
851 Tushka Drive
Conehatta, MS 39057
(601) 775-8254
Gr: K-8 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: n/an/a
East Central Alternative School
Alternative School
273 Tenth Avenue
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-2118
Gr: 3-12
Rank: n/an/a
Newton County Voc Complex
Vocational School
15935 Highway 15 North
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-4138
Gr: PK-12
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Newton County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Normandale Hills Elementary School (Closed 2023)
P.o. Box 150
Newton, MS 39345
(601) 683-3926
Gr: 5-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Newton County, MS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Newton County, MS include Newton County High School and N H Pilate Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Newton County?
5 public middle schools are located in Newton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Newton County?
Newton County public middle schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Newton County are often viewed compared to one another?

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