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South Newton School Corp School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 846 students in South Newton School Corp School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in South Newton School Corp School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
846 Students
1,037,328 Students
# Teachers
66 Teachers
67,783 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South Newton School Corp School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#247 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Graduation Rate
92%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
20%
15%
% Black
n/a
14%
% White
78%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,057 is higher than the state median of $13,125. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,239 is higher than the state median of $12,758. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,057
$13,125
Spending / Student
$13,239
$12,758
Best South Newton School Corp School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Newton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13188 S 50 E
Kentland, IN 47951
(219) 474-5167
Kentland, IN 47951
(219) 474-5167
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
South Newton Senior High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13102 S 50 E
Kentland, IN 47951
(219) 474-5167
Kentland, IN 47951
(219) 474-5167
Gr: 9-12 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
South Newton Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13100 S 50 E
Kentland, IN 47951
(219) 474-5167
Kentland, IN 47951
(219) 474-5167
Gr: 6-8 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Newton School Corp School District?
South Newton School Corp School District manages 3 public schools serving 846 students.
What is the rank of South Newton School Corp School District?
South Newton School Corp School District is ranked #269 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Newton School Corp School District?
78% of South Newton School Corp School District students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Newton School Corp School District?
South Newton School Corp School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is South Newton School Corp School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,239 is higher than the state median of $12,758. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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