Enrollment
894
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Covington, GA
Liberty Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Liberty Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130393003927
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Liberty Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 5
- middle schools in Covington · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 85.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Liberty Middle School has class sizes larger than 86% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Middle School ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Covington, GA.
School address
District: Newton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130393003927 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Liberty Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Liberty Middle School
Liberty Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Covington, Georgia, enrolling 894 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.2:1 is larger than about 86% of Georgia schools and 19% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 85.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 894 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 452 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #325, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 447 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.2% 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: 394 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 894 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 25 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Covington's middle schools, it stands alongside Indian Creek Middle School (843 students): Liberty Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.2:1 vs 19.6:1).
Newton County also operates Newton High School (2,499 students) and Alcovy High School (1,968 students) alongside Liberty Middle 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 Liberty Middle School compares
Liberty Middle 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.0% | ▲ 40% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 894 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
894
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 86% in Georgia - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.2%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 447 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
159
in-school suspensions + 235 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 25 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 73.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
White 6.9%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 73.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.5, Liberty Middle School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newton County, which includes Liberty Middle 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 Liberty 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 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Live Oak Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Liberty Middle 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
- 1,590
- 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.
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
Cousins Middle School
Standard public school
563 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Similar middle 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 (~894 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Liberty Middle School
How many students attend Liberty Middle School?
Liberty Middle School has 894 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Covington, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty Middle School is 17.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Liberty Middle School?
85.0% of students at Liberty Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Liberty Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Liberty Middle School is African American at 73.5% of enrollment, in Covington, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberty Middle School?
Liberty Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Liberty Middle School rank among middle schools in Covington?
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Middle School ranks #3 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.
Is Liberty Middle School a good school?
Liberty Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% 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 Liberty 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.
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