Newton H S
Newton, TX · Newton ISD · Grades 9-12
1,348th of 1,669 Texas high schools statewide · better than 19%▲ Improving
Newton H S ranking
SchoolRow ranks Newton H S 1,348th of 1,669 Texas high schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 19% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 10th in 2019 to 19th in 2025 — improving.
Newton H S test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 204 students tested
Newton H S students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 278 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 54.1% | 55.4% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| Black | 41.2% | 35.6% | ▼ 5.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.0% | 4.7% | ▲ 3.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 3.0% | 4.0% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Newton H S
Typical home value $142K in zip 75966 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2013
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Newton H S
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Kirbyville H SKirbyville CISD · 15 mi away639th of 1,669
ELA 52% · Math 47% - 3Jasper H SJasper ISD · 16.5 mi away1,318th of 1,669
ELA 36% · Math 20% - 8Brookeland H SBrookeland ISD · 26.9 mi away450th of 1,669
ELA 72% · Math 41% - 7Spurger H SSpurger ISD · 27.4 mi away632nd of 1,669
ELA 57% · Math 42% - 3Buna H SBuna ISD · 29.4 mi away1,187th of 1,669
ELA 41% · Math 25%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Newton H S in?
Newton H S is part of the Newton ISD district in Newton, Texas.
Is Newton H S a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Newton H S 1,348th of 1,669 Texas high schools (better than 19% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Newton H S?
White 55%, Black 36%, Two or more races 5%, Hispanic 4% (278 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Newton H S cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75966 is $142K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), 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.