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Newton County Elementary School

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Newton County Elementary School ranks 68 th of 383 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

68^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 383 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Better than 82% of Mississippi elementary schools

Summary

Newton County Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Decatur, Mississippi, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 823 students. The school is part of the Newton County School District, which is ranked 16 out of 130 school districts in Mississippi and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Newton County Elementary School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Mississippi, with a statewide ranking between 25 and 82 out of over 400 schools in recent years. The school's performance on the MAAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program) tests is significantly higher than the state average across all grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics ranging from 53.4% to 78.5%, compared to the state averages of 46.7% to 56.6%. Additionally, the school's 5th-grade science proficiency rates have consistently been around 70-80%, well above the state average of 54.3% to 66.3%. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12 to 14.5 students per teacher in recent years.

Compared to the nearby schools, such as Tucker Elementary School, Lake Elementary School, Conehatta Elementary School, Newton Elementary School, and Union Elementary School, Newton County Elementary School consistently outperforms them on standardized test scores, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. However, the school has experienced a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 14.4% to 23.9% in recent years, which may impact student learning and achievement. Additionally, the school serves a population with significant economic challenges, with a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 64.88% to 99.66% in recent years.

882

Students ?

15.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,759

Per pupil spending ?

61.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

15881 Highway 15
Decatur, MS 39327

(601) 635-2956

District: Newton County School District

Students who attend Newton County Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Newton County High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

68.1%

African American:

23.2%

Hispanic:

2.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 84th percentile in 2015 → 82nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Mississippi average (66% vs 53% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 18% of Mississippi elementary schools

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school66%

District avg66%

Mississippi avg53%

68^th of 383

Mississippi public elementary schools ?

Top 18%▼ down 1 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

16^th of 130Newton County School District among Mississippi 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	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2025	78.5	68 of 383	82.2%	★★★★☆
2024	82.0	54 of 390	86.2%	★★★★☆
2023	86.9	32 of 377	91.5%	★★★★★
2022	78.5	71 of 382	81.4%	★★★★☆
2021	90.7	25 of 381	93.4%	★★★★★
2019	83.0	56 of 397	85.9%	★★★★☆
2018	82.7	51 of 404	87.4%	★★★★☆
2017	80.0	65 of 406	84.0%	★★★★☆
2016	75.2	82 of 394	79.2%	★★★★☆
2015	78.0	66 of 402	83.6%	★★★★☆
2014	77.1	71 of 394	82.0%	★★★★☆
2013	85.1	46 of 408	88.7%	★★★★☆
2012	78.5	74 of 414	82.1%	★★★★☆
2011	81.4	60 of 418	85.6%	★★★★☆
2010	78.6	68 of 403	83.1%	★★★★☆
2009	69.6	107 of 392	72.7%	★★★★☆
2008	57.2	173 of 394	56.1%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2024-2025) ?

Science77%+11 vs state

English Language Arts68%+17 vs state

Mathematics62%+9 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAAP English Language Arts (2025)				MAAP Mathematics (2025)				MAAP Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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	MAAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	Total
Newton County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	15881 Highway 15	Decatur	39327	Newton County	Newton County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 635-2956	882	58	15.2	61.8%	601 (68.1%)	205 (23.2%)	26 (2.9%)	14 (1.6%)	22 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (1.6%)	78.5	68^th of 383 public elementary schools	82.2%		82	54^th of 390 public elementary schools	86.2%	14	75.0	72.0	72.2	53.4	56.5	78.5	50.5	61.2	77.3	$11,759
Union Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	101 Forest Street	Union	39365	Newton County	Union Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 774-8257	410	28	14.9	99.3%	288 (70.2%)	98 (23.9%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.6%)	67.7	123^rd of 383 public elementary schools	67.9%		86.4	37^th of 390 public elementary schools	90.5%	86	53.9	58.6			56.6	70.7				$9,393
Conehatta Elementary School	Public	K-8	851 Tushka Drive	Conehatta	39057	Newton County	Conehatta Elementary School	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(601) 775-8254	226	31	7.4	98.7%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	226 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Newton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	301 W. Tatum Street	Newton	39345	Newton County	Newton Municipal School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 683-3979	367	24	15.4	75.2%	18 (4.9%)	277 (75.5%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	66 (18.0%)	16	344^th of 383 public elementary schools	10.2%		20.6	325^th of 390 public elementary schools	16.7%	19	34.4	38.6	32.8		24.2	22.7	29.7		31.3	$12,280
Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	200 School Street	Lake	39092	Scott County	Scott County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 775-3011	333	21	15.8	99.1%	170 (51.1%)	135 (40.5%)	11 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.1%)	84.2	47^th of 383 public elementary schools	87.7%		70.4	111^th of 390 public elementary schools	71.5%	64	65.0	66.0			76.7	72.3				$9,855
Tucker Elementary School	Public	K-8	126 East Tucker Circle	Philadelphia	39350	Neshoba County	Tucker Elementary School	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(601) 656-8775	119	19	6.1	97.5%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	119 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Newton County Elementary School

What district is Newton County Elementary School in?

Newton County School District

What is the racial makeup of Newton County Elementary School?

Students at Newton County Elementary School are 68% White, 23% African American, 3% Hispanic, 2% American Indian, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

Is Newton County Elementary School a good school?

Newton County Elementary School ranks 68^th of 383 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Newton County Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 882 students attended Newton County Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Newton County Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Newton County Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Newton County High School

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2023–24 graduation ratesSep 23, 2025

2024–25 MAAP test scoresAug 21, 2025

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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