How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Newton High School | Salem High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Covington, GA | Conyers, GA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 2,499 | 1,118 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20.2:1 | 16.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 91.0% | 90.2% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Newton High School | Salem High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,013 | $15,849 |
| District | Newton County | Rockdale County |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Newton High School | Salem High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6.0% | 2.5% |
| African American | 78.6% | 81.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.4% | 11.4% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Multiracial | 2.8% | 3.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Newton High School | Salem High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 19 | 17 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 393:1 | 379:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 23.2% | 38.9% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 488 | 143 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.