For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 688 students in Newton County, IN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Newton County, IN are North Newton Jr-sr High School and South Newton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newton County, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Newton County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle 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 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
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Newton County, IN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Newton County, IN include North Newton Jr-sr High School and South Newton Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Newton County?
2 public middle schools are located in Newton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Newton County?
Newton County public middle schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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