For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 484 students in Newton County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Newton County, TX are Newton High School and Burkeville School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newton County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Newton County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Newton County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Newton High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Newton County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newton High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2812 Hwy 190 E
Newton, TX 75966
(409) 420-6600
Newton, TX 75966
(409) 420-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 255 students
Rank: #22.
Burkeville School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
231 Cr 2099
Burkeville, TX 75932
(409) 565-2201
Burkeville, TX 75932
(409) 565-2201
Grades: PK-12
| 229 students
Newton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
231cr 2099
Burkeville, TX 75932
(409) 565-4284
Burkeville, TX 75932
(409) 565-4284
Grades: PK-6
| 144 students
231 Cr 2099
Burkeville, TX 75932
(409) 565-2201
Burkeville, TX 75932
(409) 565-2201
Grades: 7-8
| 39 students
683 Cr 4156
Deweyville, TX 77614
(409) 746-2924
Deweyville, TX 77614
(409) 746-2924
Grades: 6-8
| 162 students
414 N Main St
Newton, TX 75966
(409) 379-8403
Newton, TX 75966
(409) 379-8403
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Newton County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Newton County, TX include Newton High School and Burkeville School.
How many public high schools are located in Newton County?
2 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 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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