For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 296 students in Newton, GA.
The top ranked public high school in Newton, GA is Baker County K12 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newton, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Newton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Newton, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Baker County K12 School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Newton, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Baker County K12 School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
260 Ga Highway 37 Sw
Newton, GA 39870
(229) 734-5274
Newton, GA 39870
(229) 734-5274
Grades: PK-12
| 293 students
Rank: n/an/a
260 Ga Highway 37 Sw
Newton, GA 39870
(229) 734-5274
Newton, GA 39870
(229) 734-5274
Grades: K-12
| 3 students
Newton, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
R.e.s.a. Academy (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
400 Hillcrest Drive
Newton, GA 31770
(229) 734-5346
Newton, GA 31770
(229) 734-5346
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
R.e.s.a. Academy (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
Hillcrest Dr
Newton, GA 39870
(229) 734-5346
Newton, GA 39870
(229) 734-5346
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Newton, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Newton, GA include Baker County K12 School.
How many public high schools are located in Newton?
2 public high schools are located in Newton.
What is the racial composition of students in Newton?
Newton public high schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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