Newton Comm High School
Newton, IL · Jasper County CUD 1 · Grades 9 - 12
316th of 601 Illinois high schools statewide · better than 47%· Stable
Newton Comm High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Newton Comm High School 316th of 601 Illinois high schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 47% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 50th in 2019 to 48th in 2025.
Newton Comm High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Newton Comm High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 382 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.7% | 96.3% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 2.1% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.5% | 0.8% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| Asian | 0.2% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Newton Comm High School
Typical home value $167K in zip 62448 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2012
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Newton Comm High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Dieterich Jr/Sr High SchoolDieterich CUSD 30 · 12.1 mi away241st of 601
ELA 60% · Math 34% - –Oblong High SchoolOblong CUSD 4 · 14.2 mi away
- 5Richland County High SchoolRichland County CUSD 1 · 18.4 mi away322nd of 601
ELA 44% · Math 38% - 7Cumberland High SchoolCumberland CUSD 77 · 18.5 mi away196th of 601
ELA 52% · Math 49% - 9Teutopolis High SchoolTeutopolis CUSD 50 · 19.3 mi away78th of 601
ELA 64% · Math 64% - 6Effingham High SchoolEffingham CUSD 40 · 22.3 mi away247th of 601
ELA 54% · Math 39% - –Clay City High SchoolClay City CUSD 10 · 23.1 mi away
- 5Robinson High SchoolRobinson CUSD 2 · 23.4 mi away340th of 601
ELA 58% · Math 23%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Newton Comm High School in?
Newton Comm High School is part of the Jasper County CUD 1 district in Newton, Illinois.
Is Newton Comm High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Newton Comm High School 316th of 601 Illinois high schools (better than 47% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Newton Comm High School?
White 96%, Hispanic 2% (382 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Newton Comm High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 62448 is $167K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.