| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Public School District | Union | 10/10 Excellent · 93rd pct | 927 | 3 | — | 1 |
| Newton County School District | Conehatta | 9/10 Excellent · 80th pct | 1,688 | 4 | PK–12 | 5 |
| Newton Municipal School | Lawrence | 3/10 Below Average · 22nd pct | 816 | 4 | — | 2 |
How Newton County compares
Together they enroll 3,431 students across 11 schools. The largest is Newton County School District with 1,688 students. Districts here average 7.3/10, above the Mississippi average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Newton County, Mississippi
Newton County has 3 public school districts covering 8 zip codes. The top-rated district in Newton County is Union Public School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Mississippi. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Newton County, MS?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Newton County, MS. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Newton County, MS?
Of the districts serving Newton County, Union Public School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 93rd percentile among Mississippi school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Mississippi reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Mississippi and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Mississippi only, never across state lines.