Cousins Middle School
Cousins Middle School serves 830 students in grades 6-8.
Cousins Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Cousins Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Cousins Middle School's student population of 830 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 830 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 52 teachers |
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School Comparison
Cousins Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Cousins Middle School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1403 out of 2188 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 15% |
| Black | 44% | 37% |
| White | 40% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 60% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Newton County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Cousins Middle School is Newton High School (2.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Indian Creek Middle School (3.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Fairview Elementary School (1.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Covington Fairview Elementary School Math: 25% | Reading: 33%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 494 students10
1.5 miles
3325 Fairview Rd
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 784-2959 1.5 PK-5 494 - Oxford Flint Hill Elementary School Math: 29% | Reading: 29%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 1,014 student10
1.5 miles
1300 Airport Road
Oxford, GA 30054
(770) 787-1330 1.5 PK-5 1,014 - Covington Porterdale Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 422 students10
2.1 miles
45 Ram Dr
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-2928 2.1 PK-5 422 - Covington Newton College And Career Academy Alternative School
Charter School
2.3 miles
144 Ram Dr
Covington, GA 30014
(678) 625-6769 2.3 n/a n/a - Covington Newton High School Math: 13% | Reading: 39%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 2,429 students10
2.3 miles
1 Ram Way
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 787-2250 2.3 9-12 2,429
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