Newton County Schools & Education
Newton County, Indiana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
15/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
85.8%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
85.8%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 92.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,178
National avg $13,239
State avg $5,507
School Score
15/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 39/100
State Score Position
#89
of 92 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Newton County
Measured School Summary
Newton County faces educational challenges with a school score of 15/100 and a graduation rate of 85.8%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $5,178 per pupil, Newton County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 63% below the Indiana average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 6.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 6% lower 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
7 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
15/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #89 of 92 Indiana counties with school score data.
Completion
85.8%
6.8 pts below the state average
Funding context
$5,178
$329 below the state average
School coverage
7
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Newton County has 7 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
#89
of 92 Indiana counties with school score data. The county score is 24 points below 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.
North Newton School Corp
Elementary and high visible
1,113 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
South Newton School Corp
Elementary to high school visible
862 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
North Newton School Corp is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
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, Indiana
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.
Small-Scale Schooling in Newton County
Newton County operates a compact educational system with only 7 schools serving 1,975 students. The landscape is managed by 2 school districts and includes 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.
Graduation Trends and Local Funding
Newton County has an 85.8% graduation rate, which is currently slightly below the national average of 87.0%. The county invests $5,178 per pupil, and limited data is available regarding higher educational attainment for the area.
North and South Newton Districts
North Newton School Corp is the county's largest district, serving 1,113 students across four schools. This rural county maintains a traditional educational structure with no charter schools currently available.
A Purely Rural Learning Experience
Every school in Newton County is located in a rural setting, providing an average enrollment of 282 students per school. North Newton Jr-Sr High is the largest campus in the county, yet it remains relatively small with 521 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Newton County
Reported Enrollment
1,975
7 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Newton County
North Newton School Corp
South Newton School Corp
7 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 7 of 7 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Newton Jr-Sr High School | Record | North Newton School Corp | Morocco, 47963Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 521 |
| South Newton Elementary School | Record | South Newton School Corp | Kentland, 47951Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 416 |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Record | North Newton School Corp | Demotte, 46310Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 268 |
| South Newton Senior High School | Record | South Newton School Corp | Kentland, 47951Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 242 |
| South Newton Middle School | Record | South Newton School Corp | Kentland, 47951Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 204 |
| Lake Village Elementary School | Record | North Newton School Corp | Lake Village, 46349Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 185 |
| Morocco Elementary School | Record | North Newton School Corp | Morocco, 47963Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 139 |
North Newton Jr-Sr High School
North Newton School Corp
Morocco, 47963 / Rural: Distant
South Newton Elementary School
South Newton School Corp
Kentland, 47951 / Rural: Remote
Lincoln Elementary School
North Newton School Corp
Demotte, 46310 / Rural: Distant
South Newton Senior High School
South Newton School Corp
Kentland, 47951 / Rural: Remote
South Newton Middle School
South Newton School Corp
Kentland, 47951 / Rural: Remote
Lake Village Elementary School
North Newton School Corp
Lake Village, 46349 / Rural: Distant
Morocco Elementary School
North Newton School Corp
Morocco, 47963 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,178
State avg $5,507
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Schools in Newton County, Indiana — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Newton County, Indiana?
Newton County operates a compact educational system with only 7 schools serving 1,975 students. The landscape is managed by 2 school districts and includes 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.
How do schools in Newton County perform academically?
Newton County has an 85.8% graduation rate, which is currently slightly below the national average of 87.0%. The county invests $5,178 per pupil, and limited data is available regarding higher educational attainment for the area.
What are the major school districts in Newton County, Indiana?
North Newton School Corp is the county's largest district, serving 1,113 students across four schools. This rural county maintains a traditional educational structure with no charter schools currently available.
What is the school experience like in Newton County?
Every school in Newton County is located in a rural setting, providing an average enrollment of 282 students per school. North Newton Jr-Sr High is the largest campus in the county, yet it remains relatively small with 521 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.