Serving 563 students in grades 6-8, Cousins 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 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 563 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cousins Middle School serves the northern part of its school district in Covington, GA, encompassing an area of approximately 86.2 square miles. Most students typically live within a 10-15 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 7.3 miles to the zone's edge and some residing as far as 11.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cousins Middle School's student population of 563 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
563 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Campus Size
40 acres
School Rankings
Cousins Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cousins Middle School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1922 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
62%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
17%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.2%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
4%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cousins Middle School's ranking?
Cousins Middle School is ranked #1922 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Cousins Middle School often compared to?
Cousins Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clements Middle School, Indian Creek 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 39% GA state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Cousins Middle School?
563 students attend Cousins Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Cousins Middle School students are Black, 17% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cousins Middle School?
Cousins Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cousins Middle School offer ?
Cousins Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cousins Middle School part of?
Cousins Middle School is part of Newton County School District.
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