Newton County High School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 982 middle and high school students from grades 6-12
- Ranks 122nd out of 242 high schools in MS.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: PO Box 278, Decatur, MS 39327
School District Details
- Newton County School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $7,246
- Graduation Rate: 66.4%
- Dropout Rate: 4.0%
- Students Per Teacher: 15.2
- Enrolled Students: 1,928
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 982
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 57.2
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 17.2
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 510 (51.9%)
- Females: 472 (48.1%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 90 (9.2%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 433 (44.1%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 523 (53.3%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 18 | 1.8% |
| Black | 221 | 22.5% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.1% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 1.5% |
| White | 727 | 74.0% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 6th Grade | 142 | 14.5% |
| 7th Grade | 152 | 15.5% |
| 8th Grade | 150 | 15.3% |
| 9th Grade | 145 | 14.8% |
| 10th Grade | 155 | 15.8% |
| 11th Grade | 111 | 11.3% |
| 12th Grade | 104 | 10.6% |
| Ungraded | 23 | 2.3% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 55%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:41%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 15 Years
- Average Salary: $40,157
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $30,034 | 17% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $42,181 | 83% |
Source: MS Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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1 review for Newton County High School
- Reviewed by Parent or Guardian on July 12, 2011
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - Great School and Staff. Looks like all staff get along well with each other. Would highly recommend this school to anyone.
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