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Newton High School

Newton County · Newton County · 1 Ram Way, Covington, GA 30014.0

(770)787-2250

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2/10
#313
Rank 313 out of 384
Top 81%
English Language Arts4/10 · #267 · 32nd percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #345 · 11th percentile
Science2/10 · #337 · 14th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Newton High School sits in Covington, a historic small city about 35 miles east of Atlanta that's known for its charming antebellum courthouse square and a tight-knit community feel. The school's math and science scores reflect areas where students have real room to grow, making it a campus that may appeal to families who want to be actively involved in their child's academic journey and are drawn to a smaller-town environment where relationships between teachers and students tend to run deep. Families who value that classic Georgia hometown atmosphere — Friday night football, community events on the square — will find Newton High embedded in the fabric of everyday life here.

Student Demographics

669 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

African American
529 (79%)
Hispanic
77 (12%)
White
40 (6%)
Multiple Races
16 (2%)
Other
7 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners17 (3%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged669 (100%)
Students with Disabilities68 (10%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

5,030
Enrollment
112.49
Teachers (FTE)
44.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
9
Administrators (FTE)

Graduation Rate

91.8%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

19
AP Courses
offered
16.5%
AP Participation
of students
407
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

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 Programs5/10 · #201 · 49th percentile

23 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Georgia.