Newton County Schools & Education
Newton County, Arkansas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
61/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
96.3%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
96.3%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 90.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,581
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,160
School Score
61/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 38/100
State Score Position
#3
of 75 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Newton County
Measured School Summary
Newton County performs at an average level with a school score of 61/100 and a solid graduation rate of 96.3%.
Funding Context
At $6,581 per pupil, Newton County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 59% above the Arkansas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 6.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Newton County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
5 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
61/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #3 of 75 Arkansas counties with school score data.
Completion
96.3%
6.0 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,581
$421 above the state average
School coverage
5
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Newton County has 5 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Newton County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Newton County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#3
of 75 Arkansas counties with school score data. The county score is 23 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
JASPER SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elementary and high visible
479 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
DEER/MT. JUDEA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Other grade structure
356 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
JASPER SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 6 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Newton County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Newton County district systems?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Newton County, Arkansas
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Unique Education Options in the Ozarks
Newton County supports 1,076 students across five public schools and two districts. The county features a non-traditional configuration including one elementary school, one high school, and three 'other' category schools that often serve grades K-12 on a single campus. This flexible infrastructure is designed to serve a geographically dispersed rural population.
Jasper School District Leads Regional Enrollment
Jasper School District is the largest in the county, educating 888 students across six campuses. The county relies entirely on traditional public schools with no charter schools in the area. The Deer/Mt. Judea School District serves the remaining 356 students, providing essential educational access to more remote areas.
Small Rural Schools with Personalized Care
All five schools in Newton County are situated in rural locales, reflecting the area's natural, open character. The average school size is just 215 students, creating an environment where every student is known by name. Jasper Elementary is the largest school with 271 students, while Deer K-12 provides the most intimate setting with 172 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
5
in Newton County
Reported Enrollment
1,076
5 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Newton County
JASPER SCHOOL DISTRICT
DEER/MT. JUDEA SCHOOL DISTRICT
5 Public Schools in Newton County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 5 of 5 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JASPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | JASPER SCHOOL DISTRICT | JASPER, 72641Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 271 |
| WESTERN GROVE K-12 SCHOOL | Record | OZARK MOUNTAIN SCHOOL DISTRICT | WESTERN GROVE, 72685Rural: Distant | KG–12 | Other | 241 |
| JASPER HIGH SCHOOL | Record | JASPER SCHOOL DISTRICT | JASPER, 72641Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 208 |
| MT. JUDEA K-12 SCHOOL | Record | DEER/MT. JUDEA SCHOOL DISTRICT | MT. JUDEA, 72655Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 184 |
| DEER K-12 SCHOOL | Record | DEER/MT. JUDEA SCHOOL DISTRICT | DEER, 72628Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 172 |
JASPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
JASPER SCHOOL DISTRICT
JASPER, 72641 / Rural: Remote
WESTERN GROVE K-12 SCHOOL
OZARK MOUNTAIN SCHOOL DISTRICT
WESTERN GROVE, 72685 / Rural: Distant
MT. JUDEA K-12 SCHOOL
DEER/MT. JUDEA SCHOOL DISTRICT
MT. JUDEA, 72655 / Rural: Remote
DEER K-12 SCHOOL
DEER/MT. JUDEA SCHOOL DISTRICT
DEER, 72628 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,581
State avg $6,160
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Schools in Newton County, Arkansas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Newton County, Arkansas?
Newton County supports 1,076 students across five public schools and two districts. The county features a non-traditional configuration including one elementary school, one high school, and three 'other' category schools that often serve grades K-12 on a single campus. This flexible infrastructure is designed to serve a geographically dispersed rural population.
What are the major school districts in Newton County, Arkansas?
Jasper School District is the largest in the county, educating 888 students across six campuses. The county relies entirely on traditional public schools with no charter schools in the area. The Deer/Mt. Judea School District serves the remaining 356 students, providing essential educational access to more remote areas.
What is the school experience like in Newton County?
All five schools in Newton County are situated in rural locales, reflecting the area's natural, open character. The average school size is just 215 students, creating an environment where every student is known by name. Jasper Elementary is the largest school with 271 students, while Deer K-12 provides the most intimate setting with 172 students.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.