For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 725 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 25% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Newton County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle school average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Newton County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Newton Jr-sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1641 W 250 N
Morocco, IN 47963
(219) 285-2252
Morocco, IN 47963
(219) 285-2252
Grades: 7-12
| 521 students
Rank: #22.
South Newton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13100 S 50 E
Kentland, IN 47951
(219) 474-5167
Kentland, IN 47951
(219) 474-5167
Grades: 6-8
| 204 students
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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle schools average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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