Newton High School vs. Eastside High School
Should you attend Newton High School or Eastside High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Eastside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 2,472 students in grades 9-12, Newton High 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 33% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Serving 1,621 students in grades 9-12, Eastside High 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 20% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,472 students
1,621 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
114 teachers
84 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1632 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1273 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Graduation Rate
92%
91%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
689
424
Grade 10 Students
657
435
Grade 11 Students
613
381
Grade 12 Students
513
381
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
11%
9%
% Black
79%
43%
% White
6%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.36
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
