Newton High School
Tel:
(770)787-2250
- Newton High School serves 2,424 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 15% (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 40% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60%.
Top Placements
Newton High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Newton High School's student population of 2,424 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 118 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,424 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 118 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Newton High School's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Newton High School is 0.38, which is less 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 | #1577 out of 2,174 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 15% |
| Black | 78% | 37% |
| White | 11% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.42 |
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| Graduation Rate | 82% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 61% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 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 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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Covington, GA 30014
(678)625-6769 0.0 M n/a - Covington Porterdale Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 438 students
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Covington, GA 30014
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Covington, GA 30014
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500 Kirkland Rd
Covington, GA 30016
(678)625-6654 1.8 PK-5 1118 - Covington Middle Ridge Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 751 students
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11649 Covington By Pass Rd
Covington, GA 30014
(770)385-6463 1.9 PK-5 751
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