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Newton County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 18,661 students in Newton County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Newton County School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 64% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
22 Schools
2,320 Schools
# Students
18,661 Students
1,752,427 Students
# Teachers
1,098 Teachers
118,907 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Newton County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#180 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Graduation Rate
90%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.71
# American Indian Students
28 Students
3,732 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
151 Students
81,432 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
2,046 Students
316,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
18%
# Black Students
11,361 Students
638,189 Students
% Black Students
61%
36%
# White Students
4,152 Students
628,711 Students
% White Students
22%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
46 Students
1,831 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
877 Students
81,158 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
664
49,085
# Students in K Grade:
1,251
121,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,302
127,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,261
124,795
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,286
126,542
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,343
127,252
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,342
129,119
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,339
130,160
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,339
132,596
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,450
138,037
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,731
158,338
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,633
144,954
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,433
125,007
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,287
117,659
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,560 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,266. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,542 is higher than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$253 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$271 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,560
$14,266
Spending / Student
$14,542
$13,395
Best Newton County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newton County Theme School At Ficquett
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2207 Williams St Ne
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 786-2636
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 786-2636
Grades: K-8
| 977 students
Rank: #22.
Mansfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
45 E Third Ave
Mansfield, GA 30055
(770) 784-2948
Mansfield, GA 30055
(770) 784-2948
Grades: PK-5
| 391 students
Rank: #33.
East Newton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2286 Dixie Rd
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-2973
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-2973
Grades: PK-5
| 565 students
Rank: #44.
Eastside High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
140 Highway 142
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-2920
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-2920
Grades: 9-12
| 1,621 students
Rank: #55.
Oak Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6243 Highway 212
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 385-6906
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 385-6906
Grades: PK-5
| 648 students
Rank: #66.
West Newton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13387 Brown Bridge Rd
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 385-6472
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 385-6472
Grades: PK-5
| 638 students
Rank: #77.
Middle Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11649 Covington By Pass Rd
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 385-6463
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 385-6463
Grades: PK-5
| 577 students
Rank: #88.
Veterans Memorial Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13357 Brown Bridge Rd
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 385-6893
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 385-6893
Grades: 6-8
| 637 students
Rank: #99.
Newton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Ram Way
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 787-2250
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 787-2250
Grades: 9-12
| 2,472 students
Rank: #1010.
Heard-mixon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14110 Highway 36
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-2980
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-2980
Grades: PK-5
| 427 students
Rank: #1111.
Indian Creek Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11051 Covington By Pass Rd
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 385-6453
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 385-6453
Grades: 6-8
| 814 students
Rank: #1212.
Live Oak Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Kirkland Rd
Covington, GA 30016
(678) 625-6654
Covington, GA 30016
(678) 625-6654
Grades: PK-5
| 891 students
Rank: #1313.
Alcovy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14567 Highway 36
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-4995
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-4995
Grades: 9-12
| 1,991 students
Rank: #1414.
Rocky Plains Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5300 Highway 162 S
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 784-4987
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 784-4987
Grades: PK-5
| 585 students
Rank: #1515.
Clements Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
66 Jack Neely Rd
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 784-2934
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 784-2934
Grades: 6-8
| 754 students
Rank: #1616.
Fairview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3325 Fairview Rd
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 784-2959
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 784-2959
Grades: PK-5
| 552 students
Rank: #1717.
Cousins Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8187 Carlton Trl Nw
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 786-7311
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 786-7311
Grades: 6-8
| 654 students
Rank: #1818.
Porterdale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
45 Ram Dr
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-2928
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-2928
Grades: PK-5
| 417 students
Rank: #1919.
Flint Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Airport Road
Oxford, GA 30054
(770) 787-1330
Oxford, GA 30054
(770) 787-1330
Grades: PK-5
| 852 students
Rank: #2020.
Liberty Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5225 Salem Rd
Covington, GA 30016
(678) 625-6617
Covington, GA 30016
(678) 625-6617
Grades: 6-8
| 944 students
Rank: #2121.
Livingston Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3657 Highway 81 S
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 784-2930
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 784-2930
Grades: PK-5
| 402 students
Rank: #2222.
South Salem Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5335 Salem Rd
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 787-1330
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 787-1330
Grades: PK-5
| 852 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Newton County School District?
Newton County School District manages 22 public schools serving 18,661 students.
What is the rank of Newton County School District?
Newton County School District is ranked #177 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Newton County School District?
61% of Newton County School District students are Black, 22% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Newton County School District?
Newton County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Newton County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,542 is higher than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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