Newton High School
Rank
: 3/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(770) 787-2250
Newton High School serves 2,429 students in grades 9-12.
Newton High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (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 39% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
School Overview
Newton High School's student population of 2,429 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 119 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,429 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 119 teachers |
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School Comparison
Newton High 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 Newton High School is 0.39, 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 | #1551 out of 2188 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 13% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 15% |
| Black | 77% | 37% |
| White | 10% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.69 |
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Graduation Rate | 87% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 62% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 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 Newton High School is Eastside High School (3.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Cousins Middle School (2.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Porterdale Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
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144 Ram Dr
Covington, GA 30014
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45 Ram Dr
Covington, GA 30014
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460 Highway 81 S
Covington, GA 30014
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500 Kirkland Rd
Covington, GA 30016
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1.9 miles
11649 Covington By Pass Rd
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 385-6463 1.9 PK-5 695
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