Serving 637 students in grades 6-8, Veterans Memorial 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 30% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 637 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Veterans Memorial Middle School serves the west part of Covington, GA, covering an area of approximately 24.3 square miles. Most students live within a typical 10-12 minute drive from the school, with the furthest distance being about 6.4 miles from the zone's edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Veterans Memorial Middle School's student population of 637 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
637 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Veterans Memorial 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 Veterans Memorial Middle School is 0.47, 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
#1698 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
71%
36%
White
9%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.1%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Veterans Memorial Middle School's ranking?
Veterans Memorial Middle School is ranked #1698 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Veterans Memorial Middle School often compared to?
Veterans Memorial Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clements Middle School, Liberty 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 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Veterans Memorial Middle School?
637 students attend Veterans Memorial Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Veterans Memorial Middle School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Veterans Memorial Middle School?
Veterans Memorial Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Veterans Memorial Middle School offer ?
Veterans Memorial Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Veterans Memorial Middle School part of?
Veterans Memorial Middle School is part of Newton County School District.
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