| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deweyville Independent School District | Deweyville | 4/10 Below Average · 35th pct | 548 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Newton Independent School District | Bon Wier | 2/10 Poor · 17th pct | 968 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Burkeville Independent School District | Burkeville | 2/10 Poor · 10th pct | 229 | 1 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Newton County compares
Together they enroll 1,745 students across 6 schools. The largest is Newton Independent School District with 968 students. Districts here average 2.7/10, below the Texas average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 4/10.
School Districts in Newton County, Texas
Newton County has 3 public school districts covering 6 zip codes. The top-rated district in Newton County is Deweyville Independent School District (4/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (STAAR 2023), ranked against all districts in Texas. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Newton County, TX?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Newton County, TX. 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, TX?
Of the districts serving Newton County, Deweyville Independent School District has the highest rating on this site at 4/10. That places it in the 35th percentile among Texas school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Texas reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Texas and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Texas only, never across state lines.