| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Public School District | Union | 10/10 Excellent · 93rd pct | 927 | 3 | PK–12 | 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 | PK–12 | 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 5.6/10. 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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