For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 772 students in Newton County, AR.
The top ranked public high schools in Newton County, AR are Jasper High School, Deer K-12 School and Mt. Judea K-12 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newton County, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Newton County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Newton County, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Arkansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jasper High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Newton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jasper High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 School St
Jasper, AR 72641
(870) 446-2223
Jasper, AR 72641
(870) 446-2223
Grades: 7-12
| 204 students
Rank: #22.
Deer K-12 School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 16
Deer, AR 72628
(870) 428-8109
Deer, AR 72628
(870) 428-8109
Grades: K-12
| 166 students
Rank: #33.
Mt. Judea K-12 School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 123
Mount Judea, AR 72655
(870) 434-5350
Mount Judea, AR 72655
(870) 434-5350
Grades: K-12
| 166 students
Rank: n/an/a
300 School St.
Western Grove, AR 72685
(870) 429-5215
Western Grove, AR 72685
(870) 429-5215
Grades: 7-12
| 236 students
Newton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hwy 61 And Parker Ridge Rd
Deer, AR 72628
(870) 428-5287
Deer, AR 72628
(870) 428-5287
Grades: PK-6
| 127 students
Hwy 61 And Parker Ridge Rd
Deer, AR 72628
(870) 428-5288
Deer, AR 72628
(870) 428-5288
Grades: 7-12
| 106 students
Hwy 123 And Hwy 74
Mount Judea, AR 72655
(870) 434-5362
Mount Judea, AR 72655
(870) 434-5362
Grades: PK-6
| 91 students
Hwy 123 And Hwy 74
Mount Judea, AR 72655
(870) 434-5362
Mount Judea, AR 72655
(870) 434-5362
Grades: 7-12
| 58 students
300 School St
Western Grove, AR 72685
(870) 429-5215
Western Grove, AR 72685
(870) 429-5215
Grades: 7-12
| 129 students
300 School St
Western Grove, AR 72685
(870) 439-2218
Western Grove, AR 72685
(870) 439-2218
Grades: K-12
| 241 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Newton County, AR?
The top ranked public high schools in Newton County, AR include Jasper High School, Deer K-12 School and Mt. Judea K-12 School.
How many public high schools are located in Newton County?
4 public high schools are located in Newton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Newton County?
Newton County public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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