Newton County High School vs. Union Middle School
Should you attend Newton County High School or Union Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Newton County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
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Graduation Rate
Union Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 768 students in grades 7-12, Newton County High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Serving 286 students in grades 5-8, Union Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-12
5-8
Total Students
768 students
286 students
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
20 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#227 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#203 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
70-74%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
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n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
-
65
Grade 6 Students
-
78
Grade 7 Students
112
71
Grade 8 Students
124
72
Grade 9 Students
125
-
Grade 10 Students
154
-
Grade 11 Students
135
-
Grade 12 Students
118
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
7%
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
2%
% Black
21%
22%
% White
68%
74%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
37%