- Enrollment
- 2,499
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Covington, GA
Cousins Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Cousins Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130393001457
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cousins Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 5
- middle schools in Covington · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 85.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cousins Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cousins Middle School ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Covington, GA.
School address
District: Newton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130393001457 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-83 students YoY
Cousins Middle School shrank from 654 students in 2022-23 to 571 in 2023-24 (-12.7%).
Teacher FTE added 37.8 → 43.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-83 students YoY 130393001457 · Covington, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
563 enr · 15.2:1 · 85.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Newton High School (2,499 students)
Cousins Middle School shrank from 654 students in 2022-23 to 571 in 2023-24 (-12.7%). Teacher FTE added 37.8 → 43.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Cousins Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newton High Sc
Newton High School
2,499 students
- Alcovy High Sc
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
- This school 563
Cousins Middle School
563 students
What this shows Cousins Middle School reports 563 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cousins Middle School compares
Cousins Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.0% | ▲ 40% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 563 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
563
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Georgia - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.0%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
178
in-school suspensions + 150 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 31.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 58.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 17 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 61.5%
White 17.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.5%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 61.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.6, Cousins Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
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 Cousins Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alcovy High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newton County Theme School at Ficquett | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Live Oak Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cousins Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,968
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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
Similar middle schools in Covington
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Liberty Middle School
Standard public school
894 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Indian Creek Middle School
Standard public school
843 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Clements Middle School
Standard public school
705 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Veterans Memorial Middle School
Standard public school
637 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~563 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cousins Middle School
How many students attend Cousins Middle School?
Cousins Middle School has 563 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Covington, GA. CCD year-over-year: 654 (2022-23) → 571 (2023-24), down 83.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cousins Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cousins Middle School is 15.2:1, which is 6% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cousins Middle School?
85.0% of students at Cousins Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cousins Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Cousins Middle School is African American at 61.5% of enrollment, in Covington, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cousins Middle School?
Cousins Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Cousins Middle School rank among middle schools in Covington?
By Resource Investment Index, Cousins Middle School ranks #2 of 5 middle 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 middle schools in Covington on the city page.
What other schools are in Newton County?
Besides Cousins Middle School, Newton County also operates Newton High School (2,499 students), Alcovy High School (1,968 students), and Eastside High School (1,590 students). See the Newton County district page for the complete list.