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Heard-Mixon Elementary School

Newton County · Newton County · 14110 Highway 36, Covington, GA 30014.0

(770)784-2980

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3/10
#998
Rank 998 out of 1,259
Top 79%
English Language Arts3/10 · #926 · 27th percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #1186 · 6th percentile
Science5/10 · #695 · 43rd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Heard-Mixon Elementary sits in Covington, a charming small city about 35 miles east of Atlanta that's known for its historic courthouse square and strong sense of southern community. The school's math scores stand out as a genuine bright spot, and families who prioritize hands-on number sense and quantitative thinking may find that encouraging. It's a neighborhood school in the truest sense — rooted in a tight-knit community where local pride runs deep and families tend to be closely connected to the school's day-to-day life.

Student Demographics

208 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

African American
111 (53%)
White
63 (30%)
Hispanic
25 (12%)
Other
9 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners15 (7%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged208 (100%)
Students with Disabilities34 (16%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

801
Enrollment
32.49
Teachers (FTE)
24.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs1/10 · #1158 · 9th percentile

3 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Georgia.