Clements Middle School

66 Jack Neely Rd
Covington, GA 30016
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 733 students in grades 6-8, Clements Middle 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 12% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 733 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Clements Middle School's student population of 733 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
733 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Clements Middle 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 Clements Middle School is 0.36, 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)
#1804 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
12%
37%
23%
40%
21%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
11%
19%
Black
79%
36%
White
4%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.36
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
10%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clements Middle School's ranking?
Clements Middle School is ranked #1804 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Clements Middle School often compared to?
Clements Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Veterans Memorial Middle School, Cousins Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Clements Middle School?
733 students attend Clements Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Clements Middle School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clements Middle School?
Clements Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Clements Middle School offer ?
Clements Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Clements Middle School part of?
Clements Middle School is part of Newton County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 733 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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