For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 710 students in Newton, AL.
The top ranked public high schools in Newton, AL are Wicksburg High School and Houston County Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newton, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Newton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public high schools.
Newton, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Alabama average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Houston County Virtual Academy, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Newton, AL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wicksburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1172 S State Highway 123
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 692-5549
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 692-5549
Grades: 7-12
| 471 students
Rank: #22.
Houston County Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1172 S State Highway 123
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 692-5549
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 692-5549
Grades: K-12
| 239 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Newton, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in Newton, AL include Wicksburg High School and Houston County Virtual Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Newton?
2 public high schools are located in Newton.
What is the racial composition of students in Newton?
Newton public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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