Total enrollment
18,672
-94 (-1%) vs SY 2020-21
Newton County
Georgia · Public K-12
Newton County, Georgia operates 22 public K-12 schools today, enrolling approximately 18,672 students (about 849 per school). The level mix is 14 elementary, 5 middle, and 3 high schools.
4-year change in Newton County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
22
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Newton County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Georgia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 26.2% | #110 of 129 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 18,672 | #24 of 137 | #510 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 22 | #26 of 137 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.8:1 | #129 of 137 | #2,022 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 91.7% | #60 of 137 | #248 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 55.4% | #82 of 137 | #823 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Newton County school rankings
Residents
118,152
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
22
1 districts
Enrollment
18,672
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$77,179
Above Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
91.7%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
14
8,973 students
Middle
5
3,642 students
High
3
6,057 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Newton County Public Schools
18,672 students · 1 district in Newton County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Newton County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
25.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.6%
civilian labor
Median age
37
25.3% under 18
Test scores in Newton County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 19 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Flint Hill Elementary· 16.1%
- Fairview Elementary· 17.3%
- Live Oak Elementary· 17.9%
- Middle Ridge Elementary School· 18.0%
- Porterdale Elementary School· 19.6%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton High School | Covington | High | 09-12 | 2,499 | · |
| Alcovy High School | Covington | High | 09-12 | 1,968 | · |
| Eastside High School | Covington | High | 09-12 | 1,590 | · |
| Newton County Theme School at Ficquett | Covington | Elementary | PK-08 | 1,095 | · |
| Live Oak Elementary | Covington | Elementary | PK-05 | 936 | · |
| Liberty Middle School | Covington | Middle | 06-08 | 894 | · |
| South Salem Elementary School | Covington | Elementary | PK-05 | 855 | · |
| Flint Hill Elementary | Oxford | Elementary | PK-05 | 848 | · |
| Indian Creek Middle School | Covington | Middle | 06-08 | 843 | · |
| Clements Middle School | Covington | Middle | 06-08 | 705 | · |
| West Newton Elementary School | Covington | Elementary | PK-05 | 698 | · |
| Oak Hill Elementary School | Covington | Elementary | PK-05 | 663 | · |
| Veterans Memorial Middle School | Covington | Middle | 06-08 | 637 | · |
| Middle Ridge Elementary School | Covington | Elementary | PK-05 | 594 | · |
| Fairview Elementary | Covington | Elementary | PK-05 | 591 | · |
| Rocky Plains Elementary School | Covington | Elementary | PK-05 | 576 | · |
| Cousins Middle School | Covington | Middle | 06-08 | 563 | · |
| East Newton Elementary School | Covington | Elementary | PK-05 | 537 | · |
| Heard-Mixon Elementary School | Covington | Elementary | PK-05 | 434 | · |
| Porterdale Elementary School | Covington | Elementary | PK-05 | 405 | · |
| Mansfield Elementary School | Mansfield | Elementary | PK-05 | 384 | · |
| Livingston Elementary School | Covington | Elementary | PK-05 | 357 | · |
Cities in Newton County
About Newton County
In Georgia, Newton County is an average-sized county of about 118,152 residents. 22 public schools across the county educates about 18,672 students between them.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show the median household earns about $77,179 a year, 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 23% noticeably above the Georgia median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Newton County covers 14 elementary schools (8,973 students), 5 middle schools (3,642), and 3 high schools (6,057).
Newton County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 18,672 students on its own.
Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Newton County has remained close to its prior level since SY 2020-21, moving from about 18,766 students to 18,672.
On this page, the community for Newton County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data