For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 6,084 students in Newton County, GA.
The top ranked public high schools in Newton County, GA are Eastside High School, Newton High School and Alcovy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newton County, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Newton County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Newton County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Newton High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high school average of 63% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Newton County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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
Newton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Challenge Charter Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
8134 Geiger St Nw
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-9310
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-9310
Grades: 6-12
| 105 students
Crossroads Psychodeucational Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2109 Newton Dr Ne
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 467-6600
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 467-6600
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Crossroads Psychoed Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2109 Newton Dr
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 787-1330
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 787-1330
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Newton College And Career Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
144 Ram Dr
Covington, GA 30014
(678) 625-6769
Covington, GA 30014
(678) 625-6769
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
396 Elks Club Rd
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 783-9310
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 783-9310
Grades: 7-11
| n/a students
Project Adventure, Inc. (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
396 Elks Club Road
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-9310
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-9310
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Sharp Learning Center #3 (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3135 Newton Dr Ne
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 787-3010
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 787-3010
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Newton County, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Newton County, GA include Eastside High School, Newton High School and Alcovy High School.
How many public high schools are located in Newton County?
3 public high schools are located in Newton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Newton County?
Newton County public high schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high schools average of 63% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Newton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Newton County include: Newton High School vs. Alcovy High School, Alcovy High School vs. Newton High School, Eastside High School vs. Alcovy High School
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