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Newton County School District

Po Box 97, Decatur, MS 39327

(601) 635-2317

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  • Name

    Type

    Grade
    Level

    Enrollment

    TestRating

  • East Central Alternative School

    Railroad St
    Decatur, MS 39327

    Alt.

    3-12

    -

        N/A
  • Newton County High School

    16255 Hwy 503
    Decatur, MS 39327

    Public

    6-12

    982

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  • East Central Alternative School

    Railroad St
    Decatur, MS 39327

    Alt.

    3-12

    -

        N/A
  • Newton County High School

    16255 Hwy 503
    Decatur, MS 39327

    Public

    6-12

    982

  • Newton County Vocational Complex High School

    15935 Hwy 15 North
    Decatur, MS 39327

    Voc/Tech

    9-12

    -

        N/A
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    Newton County School District Statistics

    The Newton County School District is located in Decatur, MS and includes 4 schools that serve 1,916 students in grades PK through 12.  

    District Spending

    The Newton County School District spends $7,246 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 60% on instruction, 32% on support services, and 8% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

    District Student-Teacher Ratio

    The Newton County School District has 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the MS state average being 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

    District Student Information

    The Newton County School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 4% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

    In the Newton County School District, 14% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

    The Newton County School District serves 1% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.  

    Source: NCES, 2008

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