For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 816 students in 39345, MS.
The top ranked public schools in 39345, MS are Newton High School, N H Pilate Middle School and Newton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39345 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39345, MS have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 39345, MS 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newton High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 W. First Street
Newton, MS 39345
(601) 683-2232
Newton, MS 39345
(601) 683-2232
Gr: 9-12 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
N H Pilate Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
531 E. Church Street
Newton, MS 39345
(601) 683-3926
Newton, MS 39345
(601) 683-3926
Gr: 6-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Newton Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 W. Tatum Street
Newton, MS 39345
(601) 683-3979
Newton, MS 39345
(601) 683-3979
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Newton Municipal Career Center
Vocational School
203 W. First Street
Newton, MS 39345
(601) 683-6338
Newton, MS 39345
(601) 683-6338
Gr: 9-12
39345, Mississippi 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P.o. Box 150
Newton, MS 39345
(601) 683-3926
Newton, MS 39345
(601) 683-3926
Gr: 5-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 39345, MS?
The top ranked public schools in 39345, MS include Newton High School, N H Pilate Middle School and Newton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 39345?
4 public schools are located in 39345.
What is the racial composition of students in 39345?
39345 public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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