Enrollment
1,590
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Covington, GA
Eastside High School
Federal NCES profile for Eastside High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130393001023
👥 S:T ratio 23
📚 AP courses 85
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastside High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Covington · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 41.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Eastside High School has class sizes larger than 95% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastside High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Covington, GA.
School address
District: Newton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130393001023 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
83.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.1%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eastside High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eastside High School
Eastside High School is a large high school in Covington, Georgia, enrolling 1,590 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.2:1 is larger than about 95% of Georgia schools and 33% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,590 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 184 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #146, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (45%) and White (38%) (diversity index 64/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 17 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 530 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 464 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,590 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 34 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Covington's high schools, it stands alongside Newton High School (2,499 students): Eastside High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.2:1 vs 22.1:1).
Newton County also operates Newton High School (2,499 students) and Alcovy High School (1,968 students) alongside Eastside High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Eastside High School compares
Eastside High School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▲ 33% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.1% | ▼ 32% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,590 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,590
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 95% in Georgia - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.5%
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
$12,938
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 530 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
266
in-school suspensions + 198 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 34 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 45.3%
White 37.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: African American at 45.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.9, Eastside High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newton County, which includes Eastside High School.
$12,938
Per student
-7%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.3%
State 48.6%
Federal 16.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Eastside High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alcovy High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newton County Theme School at Ficquett | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher 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 Eastside High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,499
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,968
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,590 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Eastside High School
How many students attend Eastside High School?
Eastside High School has 1,590 students enrolled. It is a high school in Covington, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastside High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastside High School is 19.2:1, which is 33% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eastside High School?
41.1% of students at Eastside High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastside High School?
The largest demographic group at Eastside High School is African American at 45.3% of enrollment, in Covington, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastside High School?
Eastside High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Eastside High School rank among high schools in Covington?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastside High School ranks #1 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.
Is Eastside High School a good school?
Eastside High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Newton County?
Besides Eastside High School, Newton County also operates Newton High School (2,499 students), Alcovy High School (1,968 students), and Newton County Theme School at Ficquett (1,095 students). See the Newton County district page for the complete list.
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