Cousins Middle School
Tel:
(770)786-7311
- Cousins Middle School serves 814 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 31% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 36% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60%.
Top Placements
Cousins Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Cousins Middle School's student population of 814 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 814 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 57 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Cousins Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Cousins Middle School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1277 out of 2,174 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 15% |
| Black | 42% | 37% |
| White | 44% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.42 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 57% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Newton County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school, and elementary school to Cousins Middle School is Challenge Charter Academy (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Covington Challenge Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 105 students
0.1 miles
8134 Geiger St Nw
Covington, GA 30014
(770)784-9310 0.1 6-12 105 - Covington Fairview Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 513 students
1.5 miles
3325 Fairview Rd
Covington, GA 30016
(770)784-2959 1.5 PK-5 513 - Oxford Flint Hill Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 1020 students
1.5 miles
1300 Airport Road
Oxford, GA 30054
(770)787-1330 1.5 PK-5 1020 - Covington Porterdale Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 438 students
2.1 miles
45 Ram Dr
Covington, GA 30014
(770)784-2928 2.1 PK-5 438 - 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
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