Liberty Middle School

5225 Salem Rd
Covington, GA 30016
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 900 students in grades 6-8, Liberty Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 900 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Liberty Middle School's student population of 900 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
900 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Liberty Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Liberty Middle School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#1946 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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9%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Liberty Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Liberty Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
14%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Liberty Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
12%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Liberty Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
75%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Liberty Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
8%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Liberty Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Liberty Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.42
This chart displays the diversity score of Liberty Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Liberty Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Liberty Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Liberty Middle School's ranking?
Liberty Middle School is ranked #1946 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Liberty Middle School often compared to?
Liberty Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Indian Creek Middle School, Veterans Memorial Middle School, Cousins Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Liberty Middle School?
900 students attend Liberty Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Liberty Middle School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Liberty Middle School?
Liberty Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Liberty Middle School offer ?
Liberty Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Liberty Middle School part of?
Liberty Middle School is part of Newton County School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Spring Break
April 07, 2025 (Monday)
Early Release Day for Teacher Workday/Last Day of School/Report Cards Issued
May 22, 2025 (Thursday)

School Reviews

5   9/19/2015
I think that their should be an art class available if there isn't one available already.
- Posted by Parent - Melan

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 900 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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