Best Newton County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,205 students in Newton County, MS.

The top-ranked public middle schools in Newton County, MS are Newton County High School and N H Pilate Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Newton County, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Newton County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Mississippi public middle school average of 54% (majority Black).