- Enrollment
- 2,499
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Covington, GA
Alcovy High School
Federal NCES profile for Alcovy High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130393003436
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alcovy High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Covington · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 47.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Alcovy High School has class sizes larger than 98% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alcovy High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Covington, GA.
School address
District: Newton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130393003436 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Alcovy High School held near 2,039 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+48 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 95.4 → 99.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+48 students YoY 130393003436 · Covington, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,968 enr · 20.7:1 · 47.6% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Newton High School (2,499 students)
Alcovy High School held near 2,039 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+48 headcount). Teacher FTE added 95.4 → 99.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Alcovy High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newton High Sc
Newton High School
2,499 students
- This school
Alcovy High School
1,968 students
- Eastside High
Eastside High School
1,590 students
- Newton County
Newton County Theme School at Ficquett
1,095 students
- Live Oak Eleme 936
Live Oak Elementary
936 students
- Liberty Middle 894
Liberty Middle School
894 students
What this shows Alcovy High School reports 1,968 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alcovy High School compares
Alcovy High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.7:1 | ▲ 44% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.6% | ▼ 22% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,968 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,968
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 98% in Georgia - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,013
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 492 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
124
in-school suspensions + 382 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 48 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 65.9%
White 17.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 65.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.0, Alcovy High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Newton County reports $14,013 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alcovy High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastside High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newton County Theme School at Ficquett | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Live Oak Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alcovy High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,590
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,095
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 936
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 894
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools in Covington
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,968 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alcovy High School
How many students attend Alcovy High School?
Alcovy High School has 1,968 students enrolled. It is a high school in Covington, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,991 (2022-23) → 2,039 (2023-24), nearly flat (+48).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alcovy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alcovy High School is 20.7:1, which is 44% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alcovy High School?
47.6% of students at Alcovy High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alcovy High School?
The largest demographic group at Alcovy High School is African American at 65.9% of enrollment, in Covington, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alcovy High School?
Alcovy High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alcovy High School rank among high schools in Covington?
By Resource Investment Index, Alcovy High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Covington, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Covington on the city page.
What other schools are in Newton County?
Besides Alcovy High School, Newton County also operates Newton High School (2,499 students), Eastside High School (1,590 students), and Newton County Theme School at Ficquett (1,095 students). See the Newton County district page for the complete list.