GeorgiaSchoolsNewton High School

Newton High School

PublicGrades 912
Covington, Georgia · Newton County
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students2,563
Student:Teacher21.4:1
Free/Reduced Lunch76%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 638
2,563
Total Enrollment
State avg: 69%
76%+6.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
21.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Newton High School is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Covington, Georgia. The school enrolls 2,563 students. It is part of the Newton County district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Georgia state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
76% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Very large student body
2,563 students — some students report feeling anonymous in very large high schools

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictNewton County
County13217
CityCovington
ZIP30014
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID130393001454

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment2,563

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %76%
State Avg69%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)