How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Fayette County | Newton County |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Fayetteville, Georgia | Covington, Georgia |
| Total Enrollment | 20,070 | 18,661 |
| Number of Schools | 24 | 22 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.2:1 | 15:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Fayette County | Newton County |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,041 | $14,013 |
| Federal Revenue | 8.4% | 16.2% |
| State Revenue | 37.6% | 48.6% |
| Local Revenue | 54.1% | 35.3% |
Fayette County
Federal State Local
Newton County
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Fayette County | Newton County |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39.9% | 20.6% |
| African American | 30.8% | 60.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.2% | 12.3% |
| Asian | 6.9% | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 6.9% | 5.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 27.5% | 91.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Fayette County | Newton County |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 105 | 50 |
| Schools with AP | 5 | 3 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 449.9:1 | 428.1:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 16.3% | 29.6% |
School Types
Fayette County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 7
Newton County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 21
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.