Serving 445 students in grades 9-12, East Newton High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 445 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
East Newton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
East Newton High School's student population of 445 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
445 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
East Newton High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Newton High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#499 out of 2076 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
9%
2%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
n/a
15%
White
79%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Newton High School's ranking?
East Newton High School is ranked #499 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are East Newton High School often compared to?
East Newton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Diamond High School, Neosho High School, Monett High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of East Newton High School?
The graduation rate of East Newton High School is 95%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend East Newton High School?
445 students attend East Newton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of East Newton High School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of East Newton High School?
East Newton High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does East Newton High School offer ?
East Newton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is East Newton High School part of?
East Newton High School is part of East Newton County R-VI School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
School is infested with drugs, school administration acknowledges the problem but does nothing to remedy, stating there is no funding resources available. Kids try to sell and push drugs at school and the administration says absolutly nothing to the offending students. Their solution is to call the County sherrif.. the sherrif will not respond to the call due to the lack of available officers. So NOTHING is done.
This problem is rampent in both Jr. high schools as well as the high school. Teachers are often not supervising in the classrooms, halls, or lunch rooms.
Poverty, drug abuse,bullying, theft, teen pregnancy, and high school drop-outs are extremly prevailient. Parental involvment in the schools is non-exsistant.
Inner-city schools have better supervision and safety for their students than this one.. which is in a rural area with low student-teacher ratio's...
5 10/10/2025
my children have grown up in this school district and are all now in high school. There are bad apples in every bunch,but weve had no problems with bullying drugs etc. Our children are athletes as well as students. Keep your children focused on there futures and you dont have to worry about them overcoming some of the things thrown in there way. Remember no ones high school was perfect. Go Patriots
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