South Salem Elementary School

5335 Salem Rd
Covington, GA 30016
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 852 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, South Salem Elementary 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 8% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 852 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

School Overview

South Salem Elementary School's student population of 852 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
852 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
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School Rankings

South Salem Elementary 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 South Salem Elementary School is 0.49, 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)
#2025 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of South Salem Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
8%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Salem Elementary 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.
17%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Salem Elementary 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.
6-9%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of South Salem Elementary 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
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
13%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in South Salem Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
69%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in South Salem Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
12%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in South Salem Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in South Salem Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.49
This chart displays the diversity score of South Salem Elementary 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
85%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in South Salem Elementary 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)
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Salem Elementary 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 South Salem Elementary School's ranking?
South Salem Elementary School is ranked #2025 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are South Salem Elementary School often compared to?
South Salem Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Newton Elementary School, East Newton Elementary School, Live Oak Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend South Salem Elementary School?
852 students attend South Salem Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of South Salem Elementary School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Salem Elementary School?
South Salem Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Salem Elementary School offer ?
South Salem Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is South Salem Elementary School part of?
South Salem Elementary School is part of Newton County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 852 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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