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East Newton High

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East Newton High ranks 160 th of 367 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

160^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 367 Missouri High Schools

Better than 56% of Missouri high schools

Summary

East Newton High is a public high school located in Granby, Missouri, serving 457 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the East Newton County R-VI school district, which is ranked 198 out of 367 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

East Newton High has several strengths, including consistently high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 94.3% to 96.0% in recent years, which are significantly higher than the nearby Purdy High (89.4%) and Pierce City High (90.7%). However, the school faces challenges in areas like chronic absenteeism, which is notably higher than surrounding schools. East Newton High's performance on state assessments is mixed, with strong results in English II but lower proficiency in Algebra I and Biology I compared to the state average and nearby schools.

Compared to other high schools in the area, East Newton High has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 51.59% to 58.64% in recent years. This is higher than the nearby Purdy High (63.5%), Monett High (60.35%), and Pierce City High (36.27%). Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated, dropping from 160 out of 361 Missouri high schools in 2021-2022 to 195 out of 378 in 2023-2024, suggesting a potential decline in performance compared to other high schools in the state.

445

Students ?

14.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,268

Per pupil spending ?

57.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

22876 E Hwy 86
Granby, MO 64844-0998

(417) 472-6238

District: East Newton County R-VI

Feeder schools for East Newton High:

Elementary:	Granby
	Triway

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.3%

Asian:

8.8%

Hispanic:

4.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 67th percentile in 2015 → 56th in 2025

Strengths

✓95% graduate within 4 years

✓Above the Missouri median (56th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 11 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school43%

District avg43%

Missouri avg45%

160^th of 367

Missouri public high schools ?

Top 44%▼ down 11 pts since 2015

From top 33% (2015) to top 44% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

198^th of 367East Newton County R-VI among Missouri districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	49.7	160 of 367	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	42.5	195 of 378	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	40.5	191 of 352	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	47.9	160 of 361	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	47.6	160 of 358	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	51.6	177 of 460	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	49.9	199 of 468	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2017	27.4	333 of 404	17.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	46.9	215 of 401	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2015	60.3	165 of 504	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2014	63.3	125 of 521	76.0%	★★★★☆
2013	62.2	124 of 523	76.3%	★★★★☆
2012	61.2	147 of 522	71.8%	★★★★☆
2011	54.3	223 of 528	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2010	63.2	126 of 516	75.6%	★★★★☆
2009	49.6	240 of 507	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2008	48.8	294 of 539	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2007	51.2	264 of 538	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2006	59.5	188 of 534	64.8%	★★★☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2019	51.2	48 of 103	53.4%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	58.0	92 of 279	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	66.0	57 of 274	79.2%	★★★★☆
2023	44.2	130 of 268	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	74.1	35 of 250	86.0%	★★★★☆
2019	56.6	107 of 368	70.9%	★★★★☆
2018	63.1	80 of 382	79.1%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2024	46.7	71 of 135	47.4%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	37.4	181 of 306	40.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	29.1	222 of 321	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	30.9	200 of 302	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	45.2	131 of 310	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	47.1	129 of 309	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	41.6	235 of 430	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	40.9	242 of 440	45.0%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)67th percentile+11 vs school

Disabled (2019)53rd percentile-8 vs school

Special Education (2024)47th percentile~ school

White (2025)41st percentile-16 vs school

By subject vs Missouri (2024-2025) ?

English II53%~ state avg

Algebra I48%~ state avg

Biology I29%-8 vs state

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Schools Near East Newton High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAP Mathematics (2025)			MAP Science (2025)	MAP English Language Arts (2025)			MAP Algebra I (2025)	MAP Biology I (2025)	MAP English II (2025)	MAP Government (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	MAP Government End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
East Newton High	Public	9-12	22876 E Hwy 86	Granby	64844	Newton County	East Newton County R-VI	No	No	No	No	(417) 472-6238	445	30	14.7	57.8%	353 (79.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.9%)	39 (8.8%)	10 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.7%)	49.7	160^th of 367 public high schools	56.4%		42.5	195^th of 378 public high schools	48.4%	35								47.8	29.0	53.4		$11,268	$1,132	$10,136
Neosho High	Public	9-12	511 Neosho Blvd	Neosho	64850	Newton County	Neosho School District	No	No	No	No	(417) 451-8670	1,530	85	18.0	53.7%	951 (62.2%)	13 (0.8%)	305 (19.9%)	18 (1.2%)	31 (2.0%)	115 (7.5%)	97 (6.3%)	48.7	166^th of 367 public high schools	54.8%		41.5	199^th of 378 public high schools	47.4%	33								42.1	34.2	53.5	34.2	$11,097	$226	$10,871
Crowder Avts	Public	9-12	601 Laclede Avenue	Neosho	64850	Newton County	Crowder College	No	No	No	No	(417) 455-5596	0	11	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Diamond High	Public	9-12	401 S Main	Diamond	64840	Newton County	Diamond R-IV	No	No	No	No	(417) 325-5188	243	22	11.0	44.9%	200 (82.3%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (10.3%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.5%)	2 (0.8%)	9 (3.7%)	32.2	252^nd of 367 public high schools	31.3%		21.8	298^th of 378 public high schools	21.2%	46								38.9	22.4			$14,294	$316	$13,978
Wheaton High	Public	7-12	116 McCall	Wheaton	64874	Barry County	Wheaton R-III	No	No	No	No	(417) 652-7249	199	16	12.2	62.3%	130 (65.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.0%)	54 (27.1%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.0%)								(n/a)		13.0	27.4	33.2			24.3	26.8				$11,627	$1,069	$10,557
Pierce City High	Public	9-12	300 Myrtle St	Pierce City	65723	Lawrence County	Pierce City R-VI	No	No	No	No	(417) 476-2515	205	16	12.8	28.3%	181 (88.3%)	5 (2.4%)	13 (6.3%)	5 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	64	89^th of 367 public high schools	75.7%		15.1	330^th of 378 public high schools	12.7%	241								49.0		62.1		$11,194	$493	$10,701
Sarcoxie High	Public	6-12	101 S 17th St	Sarcoxie	64862	Jasper County	Sarcoxie R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 548-2153	387	29	13.5	62.8%	311 (80.4%)	4 (1.0%)	47 (12.1%)	4 (1.0%)	4 (1.0%)	7 (1.8%)	10 (2.6%)	41.3	201^st of 367 public high schools	45.2%		46.6	171^st of 378 public high schools	54.8%	30	57.2		61.2		55.6	36.9	52.2	27.7	34.7			$14,339	$3,729	$10,610
Scott Regional Technical Center	Public	9-12	Two David Sippy Dr	Monett	65708	Lawrence County	Monett R-I	No	No	No	No	(417) 235-7022	0	18	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Purdy High	Public	7-12	201 S Gabby Gibbons Dr	Purdy	65734	Barry County	Purdy R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 442-3215	267	23	11.4	63.7%	155 (58.1%)	0 (0.0%)	96 (36.0%)	9 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.6%)	31	262^nd of 367 public high schools	28.6%		22.4	296^th of 378 public high schools	21.7%	34		37.7	28.3			35.7		24.4	28.3			$13,769	$1,650	$12,119
Monett High	Public	9-12	One David Sippy Dr	Monett	65708	Lawrence County	Monett R-I	No	No	No	No	(417) 235-5445	742	49	15.1	51.9%	364 (49.1%)	2 (0.3%)	312 (42.0%)	27 (3.6%)	5 (0.7%)	7 (0.9%)	25 (3.4%)	44.3	183^rd of 367 public high schools	50.1%		52	135^th of 378 public high schools	64.3%	48								30.7	28.5	54.7	38.4	$15,095	$1,541	$13,554

Frequently Asked Questions about East Newton High

How many students attend East Newton High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 445 students attended East Newton High.

What schools feed into East Newton High?

East Newton High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Granby
Elementary : Triway

What district is East Newton High in?

East Newton County R-VI

Is East Newton High a good school?

East Newton High ranks 160^th of 367 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of East Newton High?

Students at East Newton High are 79% White, 9% Asian, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

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