Newton County Schools & Education
Newton County, Georgia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
50/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,346
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,405
School Score
50/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 50/100
State Score Position
#80
of 159 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Newton County
Measured School Summary
Newton County performs at an average level with a school score of 50/100 and a solid graduation rate of 90.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,346 per pupil, Newton County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 1% below the Georgia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Newton County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
22 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
50/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #80 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.
Completion
90.0%
1.9 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,346
$59 below the state average
School coverage
22
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Newton County has 22 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Newton County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Newton County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 22 of 22 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#80
of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is roughly in line with the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Newton County
Elementary to high school visible
18,661 students
22 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Newton County is the largest listed district slice, with 22 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Newton County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Newton County, Georgia
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Expansive Schools Serving Newton County
Newton County operates 22 public schools, including 14 elementary, 5 middle, and 3 high schools. This single-district system serves a total enrollment of 18,661 students across diverse learning environments.
A Concentrated District with Large Campuses
The Newton County district manages all 18,661 students, maintaining a traditional public school system with no charter schools. The district is known for massive secondary campuses, led by Newton High School with 2,472 students.
Suburban Classrooms and Rural Landscapes
The county offers a mix of 12 suburban and 10 rural schools, reflecting the area's transition from country to suburbia. Schools are relatively large, averaging 848 students per campus, which creates a bustling and social academic environment.
School Overview
Total Schools
22
in Newton County
Reported Enrollment
18,661
22 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Newton County
22 Public Schools in Newton County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 5 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 22 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton High School | Profile | Newton County | Covington, 30014Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,472 |
| Alcovy High School | Profile | Newton County | Covington, 30014Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,991 |
| Eastside High School | Profile | Newton County | Covington, 30014Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,621 |
| Newton County Theme School at Ficquett | Profile | Newton County | Covington, 30014Suburb: Large | KG–8 | Primary | 977 |
| Liberty Middle School | Profile | Newton County | Covington, 30016Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 944 |
| Live Oak Elementary | Record | Newton County | Covington, 30016Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 891 |
| Flint Hill Elementary | Record | Newton County | Oxford, 30054Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 852 |
| South Salem Elementary School | Record | Newton County | Covington, 30016Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 852 |
| Indian Creek Middle School | Record | Newton County | Covington, 30014Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 814 |
| Clements Middle School | Record | Newton County | Covington, 30016Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 754 |
| Cousins Middle School | Record | Newton County | Covington, 30014Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 654 |
| Oak Hill Elementary School | Record | Newton County | Covington, 30016Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 648 |
| West Newton Elementary School | Record | Newton County | Covington, 30016Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 638 |
| Veterans Memorial Middle School | Record | Newton County | Covington, 30016Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 637 |
| Rocky Plains Elementary School | Record | Newton County | Covington, 30016Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 585 |
| Middle Ridge Elementary School | Record | Newton County | Covington, 30014Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 577 |
| East Newton Elementary School | Record | Newton County | Covington, 30014Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 565 |
| Fairview Elementary | Record | Newton County | Covington, 30016Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 552 |
| Heard-Mixon Elementary School | Record | Newton County | Covington, 30014Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 427 |
| Porterdale Elementary School | Record | Newton County | Covington, 30014Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 417 |
Newton High School
Newton County
Covington, 30014 / Suburb: Large
Alcovy High School
Newton County
Covington, 30014 / Rural: Fringe
Eastside High School
Newton County
Covington, 30014 / Rural: Fringe
Newton County Theme School at Ficquett
Newton County
Covington, 30014 / Suburb: Large
Liberty Middle School
Newton County
Covington, 30016 / Suburb: Large
South Salem Elementary School
Newton County
Covington, 30016 / Suburb: Large
Oak Hill Elementary School
Newton County
Covington, 30016 / Suburb: Large
West Newton Elementary School
Newton County
Covington, 30016 / Suburb: Large
Veterans Memorial Middle School
Newton County
Covington, 30016 / Suburb: Large
Rocky Plains Elementary School
Newton County
Covington, 30016 / Rural: Fringe
Middle Ridge Elementary School
Newton County
Covington, 30014 / Rural: Fringe
East Newton Elementary School
Newton County
Covington, 30014 / Rural: Fringe
Heard-Mixon Elementary School
Newton County
Covington, 30014 / Rural: Fringe
Porterdale Elementary School
Newton County
Covington, 30014 / Suburb: Large
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,346
State avg $7,405
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Schools in Newton County, Georgia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Newton County, Georgia?
Newton County operates 22 public schools, including 14 elementary, 5 middle, and 3 high schools. This single-district system serves a total enrollment of 18,661 students across diverse learning environments.
What are the major school districts in Newton County, Georgia?
The Newton County district manages all 18,661 students, maintaining a traditional public school system with no charter schools. The district is known for massive secondary campuses, led by Newton High School with 2,472 students.
What is the school experience like in Newton County?
The county offers a mix of 12 suburban and 10 rural schools, reflecting the area's transition from country to suburbia. Schools are relatively large, averaging 848 students per campus, which creates a bustling and social academic environment.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.