For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 740 students in Newton County, IN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Newton County, IN are North Newton Jr-sr High School and South Newton Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newton County, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Newton County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public high schools.
Newton County, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the Indiana average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Newton Senior High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Newton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Newton Jr-sr High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1641 W 250 N
Morocco, IN 47963
(219) 285-2252
Morocco, IN 47963
(219) 285-2252
Gr: 7-12 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Newton County, IN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Newton County, IN include North Newton Jr-sr High School and South Newton Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Newton County?
2 public high schools are located in Newton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Newton County?
Newton County public high schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Newton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Newton County include: North Newton Jr-sr High School vs. South Newton Senior High School, South Newton Senior High School vs. North Newton Jr-sr High School
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