For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 385 students in Newton, IL.
The top ranked public high school in Newton, IL is Newton Comm High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newton, IL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Newton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Newton, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Newton Comm High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Newton, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newton Comm High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 Westend Ave
Newton, IL 62448
(618) 783-2303
Newton, IL 62448
(618) 783-2303
Grades: 9-12
| 385 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Newton, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Newton, IL include Newton Comm High School.
How many public high schools are located in Newton?
1 public high schools are located in Newton.
What is the racial composition of students in Newton?
Newton public high schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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