For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 185 students in Newton County, MS (there are 9 public schools, serving 2,649 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Newton County, MS are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in Newton County, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Private Schools in Newton County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
14602 Highway 15 S
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-2756
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-2756
Gr: K-12 | 185 students
Overview
This County (Newton County)
This State (MS)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
185 Students
55,122 Students
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
18 Teachers
4,485 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.03
0.48
# American Indian Students
n/a
93 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
1,230 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
2%
# Black Students
n/a
5,464 Students
% Black Students
n/a
9%
# White Students
182 Students
41,482 Students
% White Students
98%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
3 Students
9,394 Students
% of Others Students
2%
16%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Newton County, MS?
1 private schools are located in Newton County, MS.
What percentage of students in Newton County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Newton County are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Newton County?
100% of private schools in Newton County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
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