Best Newton Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 857 students in Newton, IA.

The top-ranked public high schools in Newton, IA are Newton Senior High School and West Academy Alternative School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Newton, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Newton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.

Newton, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Iowa average of 87%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Newton Senior High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).