Best Public Middle Schools in Newton, AL (2025-26)

Best Newton Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 700 students in Newton, AL.

The top ranked public middle schools in Newton, AL are Wicksburg High School and Houston County Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Newton, AL public middle schools have an score of 36% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Newton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Newton, AL (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Wicksburg High School

(Math: 46% | Reading: 61%)
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Top 20%

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1172 S State Highway 123
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 692-5549

Gr: 7-12 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Rank: #22.

Houston County Virtual Academy

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
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1172 S State Highway 123
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 692-5549

Gr: K-12 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 28%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Newton, AL?

The top ranked public middle schools in Newton, AL include Wicksburg High School and Houston County Virtual Academy.

How many public middle schools are located in Newton?

2 public middle schools are located in Newton.

What is the racial composition of students in Newton?

Newton public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).