Newton County School District, Mississippi
Newton County School District is a unified school district in Newton County, Mississippi, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 12,066 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 405 sq mi (1,049 km²) of land.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 12,066 ± 735
- Grades
- Pre-K to 12
- Type
- Unified school district
- County
- Newton County
- Land area
- 405 sq mi (1,049 km²)
- Median household income
- $60,070 ± $5,607
- Median home value
- $114,300 ± $13,300
- Water area
- 1.4 sq mi (3.63 km²)
- State
- Mississippi
- Census code (GEOID)
- 2803150
- Coordinates (central point)
- 32.421913, -89.088775
These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.
Towns, townships and communities in Newton County School District, largest first
- Decatur (town)1,929 people
- Conehatta (CDP)1,166 people
- Lake (town)522 people
- Hickory (town)471 people
- Chunky (town)242 people
A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.
Bordering unified school districts, nearest first
- Newton Municipal School11 mi southwest
- Union Public School District11 mi northwest
- Neshoba County School District23 mi north
- Lauderdale County School District25 mi east
- Scott County School District27 mi west
- East Jasper School District29 mi south
- Leake County School District34 mi northwest
These share a boundary with Newton County School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.
Before using this answer for enrollment
A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Newton County School District before you rely on it.
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