schools in newton County
In the early days of segregation, Black children attended separate, often underfunded schools designated for people of color, typically held in community churches or other aged buildings that lacked proper resources. These schools faced significant challenges, such as overcrowded classrooms, insufficient teaching materials, and inadequate facilities, reflecting the systemic inequities present in society at the time. The schools were under the supervision of a white superintendent, whose primary focus often did not align with the educational needs of Black students. Despite these hardships, dedicated teachers and community leaders worked tirelessly to provide quality education and instill a sense of hope and resilience in their students.
list of african american schools in newton county, ms
| Armstead Public Colored School | Altare Colored School |
| Battlefield School | Berry Public |
| Bethany School | |
| Beulah Consolidated | Ceder Creek Consolidated |
| Chunky School | Decatur School |
| Donald School | Friendship School |
| Good Hope School | Good News School |
| Green Grove School | Greenwood School |
| Hickman Chapel School | Hickory School |
| Hickory Grove School | Lake School |
| Lawrence School | Little Rock, Beat 1 School |
| Little Rock, Beat 2 School | Mayfield School |
| Midway School | Miles School |
| Mt. Zion, Beat 2 School | Mt. Zion, Beat 3 School |
| New Hope School | New Prospect School |
| Newton School District – 1885 | |
| Oak Grove School | Pilgrim Rest School |
| Prince Chapel School | Pine Ridge School |
| Pleasant Hill School | Roman Hill School |
| Sand Hill School | Shady Grove School |
| Shiloh School | Spring Hill School |
| St. Augustine School | St. Hill School |
| Saint John Colored School | St. Paul School |
| Sunny Hill School | Union Grove School |
| Boler High School, Decatur | Newton Vocational High School/Pilate High School |