- Enrollment
- 2,499
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Liberty Middle School held near 900 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-44 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.1 → 53.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-44 students YoY 130393003927 · Covington, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
894 enr · 17.2:1 · 85.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Newton High School (2,499 students)
Liberty Middle School held near 900 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-44 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.1 → 53.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Liberty 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 894
Liberty Middle School
894 students
What this shows Liberty Middle School reports 894 students on the CCD universe file.
How Liberty Middle School compares
Liberty Middle 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 | 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 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
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
$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 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.
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
District finance for Newton County reports $14,013 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~894 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 944 (2022-23) → 900 (2023-24), nearly flat (-44).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.