For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 4,987 students in Newton County, GA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Newton County, GA are Newton County Theme School At Ficquett, Indian Creek Middle School and Veterans Memorial Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newton County, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 41% statewide average). Middle schools in Newton County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle school average of 64% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Newton County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newton County Theme School At Ficquett
(Math: 49% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2207 Williams St Ne
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 786-2636
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 786-2636
Grades: K-8
| 946 students
Rank: #22.
Indian Creek Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11051 Covington By Pass Rd
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 385-6453
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 385-6453
Grades: 6-8
| 879 students
Rank: #33.
Veterans Memorial Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13357 Brown Bridge Rd
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 385-6893
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 385-6893
Grades: 6-8
| 679 students
Rank: #44.
Cousins Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8187 Carlton Trl Nw
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 786-7311
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 786-7311
Grades: 6-8
| 719 students
Rank: #55.
Clements Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
66 Jack Neely Rd
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 784-2934
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 784-2934
Grades: 6-8
| 796 students
Rank: #66.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5225 Salem Rd
Covington, GA 30016
(678) 625-6617
Covington, GA 30016
(678) 625-6617
Grades: 6-8
| 968 students
Newton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Challenge Charter Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
8134 Geiger St Nw
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-9310
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-9310
Grades: 6-12
| 105 students
Crossroads Psychodeucational Program (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2109 Newton Dr Ne
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 467-6600
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 467-6600
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Crossroads Psychoed Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2109 Newton Dr
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 787-1330
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 787-1330
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Newton College And Career Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
144 Ram Dr
Covington, GA 30014
(678) 625-6769
Covington, GA 30014
(678) 625-6769
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
396 Elks Club Rd
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 783-9310
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 783-9310
Grades: 7-11
| n/a students
Project Adventure, Inc. (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
396 Elks Club Road
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-9310
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-9310
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Sharp Learning Center #3 (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3135 Newton Dr Ne
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 787-3010
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 787-3010
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Newton County, GA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Newton County, GA include Newton County Theme School At Ficquett, Indian Creek Middle School and Veterans Memorial Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Newton County, GA?
6 public middle schools are located in Newton County, GA.
What is the racial composition of students in Newton County, GA?
Newton County, GA public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle schools average of 64% (majority Black).
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