| Index | Newton | Georgia | National |
| Average Test Scores | 15% | 42% | 48% |
| Student/Teacher ratio | n/a | 16:1 | 16:1 |
| Total public schools | n/a | 2,164 | 79,221 |
| Total private schools | n/a | 515 | 24,874 |
| Total post-secondary schools | n/a | 192 | 7,963 |
| Index | Newton | Georgia | National |
| Completed 8th grade | 65.2% | 82.3% | 84.3% |
| Completed high school | 60.6% | 81.0% | 83.0% |
| Completed some college | 30.5% | 57.8% | 59.4% |
| Completed associate degree | 14.1% | 36.8% | 38.5% |
| Completed bachelors | 7.4% | 29.4% | 30.3% |
| Completed masters | 0.6% | 11.1% | 11.5% |
| Completed professional degree | 0.6% | 3.2% | 3.3% |
| Completed doctorate | 0.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
There are a total of n/a public schools, n/a private schools and n/a post-secondary schools in Newton. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Newton, GA schools is 15%. The average student to teacher ratio is n/a. In Newton, GA, an average of 65.2% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 60.6% have completed high school.
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Baconton, GA | 1,024 | 32% | 33.9% |
| Pelham, GA | 3,502 | 31% | 35.9% |
| Camilla, GA | 5,087 | 15% | 68.8% |
| Newton, GA | 575 | 15% | 69.8% |
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Minnesota Lake, MN | 575 | 75% | 55.2% |
| Wibaux, MT | 575 | 47% | 2.8% |
| Alexandria, OH | 575 | 70% | 44.8% |
| Gurley, AL | 574 | 53% | 10.4% |
| Pinewood, SC | 574 | 40% | 17.7% |
| Newton, GA | 575 | 15% | 69.8% |
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