East Central Alternative School
Decatur, MS
Grades 3 to 12
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Newton County High School
Decatur, Mississippi · Grades 7 to 12 · Newton County School District
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About Newton County High School
Newton County High School is a public school in Decatur, Mississippi, serving grades 7 through 12. It reported 768 students in 2024-25. With about 65.1 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 11.8 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a remote rural area more than 25 miles from an urban area, in Newton County. Families comparing options will find 3 other schools within 5 miles. Newton County School District runs 4 schools listed here, including this one. See them all.
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School facts
| Address | 16255 Hwy 503, Decatur, MS 39327 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (601) 635-4261 |
| School district | Newton County School District |
| Grades | 7 to 12 |
| Students (2024-25) | 768 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25) | 65.1 |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 |
| Charter school | No |
| School type | Regular |
| Level | High |
| Locale (NCES) | Rural, remote, Newton County |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 280315001135). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.
Nearby schools
East Central Alternative SchoolPublic · Grades 3 to 12Decatur · 1.6 miNewton County Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 6Decatur · 1.7 miNewton County Voc ComplexPublic · Grades PreK to 12Decatur · 1.8 miN H Pilate Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Newton, MS · 7.9 miNewton High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Newton, MS · 8.4 miNewton Municipal Career CenterPublic · Grades 9 to 12Newton, MS · 8.4 miNewton Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Newton, MS · 8.6 miUnion Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 5 to 8Union, MS · 10 mi
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Frequently asked questions
What grades does Newton County High School serve?
Newton County High School serves grades 7 through 12.
How many students attend Newton County High School?
Newton County High School reported 768 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newton County High School?
About 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 768 students and 65.1 teachers in federal data.
Is Newton County High School a public or charter school?
Newton County High School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.
What school district is Newton County High School in?
Newton County High School is part of Newton County School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ms/newton-county-school-district/
Where is Newton County High School located?
Newton County High School is at 16255 Hwy 503, Decatur, MS 39327. The phone number is (601) 635-4261.
How many other schools are near Newton County High School?
There are 3 other schools within 5 miles of Newton County High School in our directory.
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Other public and charter schools in Decatur
Newton County Elementary School
Decatur, MS
Grades PreK to 6 · 882 students
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Newton County Voc Complex
Decatur, MS
Grades PreK to 12
Public schoolCareer and Technical
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