Newton High School

1 Ram Way
Covington, GA 30014
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 2,472 students in grades 9-12, Newton High 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 9% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,472 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 92% (Top 30% in GA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Newton High School's student population of 2,472 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 114 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,472 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
114 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Newton High 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 Newton High 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)
#1632 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Newton High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
9%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Newton High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Newton High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
17%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Newton High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Newton High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Newton High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
11%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Newton High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
79%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Newton High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
6%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Newton High School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Newton High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Newton High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.36
This chart displays the diversity score of Newton High School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
92%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Newton High School and public school graduation rate of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Newton High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Newton High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Newton High School's ranking?
Newton High School is ranked #1632 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Newton High School often compared to?
Newton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alcovy High School, Eastside High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Newton High School?
The graduation rate of Newton High School is 92%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Newton High School?
2,472 students attend Newton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Newton High School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newton High School?
Newton High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Newton High School offer ?
Newton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Newton High School part of?
Newton High School is part of Newton County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,472 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 92% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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