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Newton County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 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).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Newton County (2026-27)

Map of Newton County Academy
Newton County Academy
Gr: K-12 | 185 students
Christian
14602 Highway 15 S
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-2756
(3)
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Overview

Category
This State (MS)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
185 Students
55,084 Students

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
18 Teachers
4,484 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.03
0.48
# American Indian Students
0 Students
93 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
0%
3%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
1,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
2%
# Black Students
0 Students
5,457 Students
% Black Students
0%
9%
# White Students
182 Students
41,472 Students
% White Students
98%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
3 Students
9,405 Students
% of Others Students
2%
16%
All Ethnic Groups

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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