- Enrollment
- 1,968
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Covington, GA
Newton High School
Federal NCES profile for Newton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130393001454
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newton High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Covington · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.1:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 85.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Newton High School has class sizes larger than 98% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newton High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Covington, GA.
School address
District: Newton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130393001454 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+91 students YoY
Newton High School held near 2,563 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+91 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 113.9 → 120.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+91 students YoY 130393001454 · Covington, GA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,499 enr · 22.1:1 · 85.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Alcovy High School (1,968 students)
Newton High School held near 2,563 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+91 headcount). Teacher FTE added 113.9 → 120.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Newton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Liberty Middle 894
Liberty Middle School
894 students
What this shows Newton High School reports 2,499 students on the CCD universe file.
How Newton High School compares
Newton High 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 | 22.1:1 | ▲ 53% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.0% | ▲ 40% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,499 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,499
Bigger than 99% 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
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 53% above state mean
Top 98% in Georgia - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.1%
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 500 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
488
in-school suspensions + 408 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 73 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 78.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
White 6.0%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 78.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.5, Newton High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
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 Newton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcovy High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastside High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newton County Theme School at Ficquett | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Live Oak Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 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.
Nationwide high 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 (~2,499 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Newton High School
How many students attend Newton High School?
Newton High School has 2,499 students enrolled. It is a high school in Covington, GA. CCD year-over-year: 2,472 (2022-23) → 2,563 (2023-24), nearly flat (+91).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newton High School is 22.1:1, which is 53% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Newton High School?
85.0% of students at Newton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newton High School?
The largest demographic group at Newton High School is African American at 78.6% of enrollment, in Covington, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newton High School?
Newton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Newton High School rank among high schools in Covington?
By Resource Investment Index, Newton High School ranks #2 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.
What other schools are in Newton County?
Besides Newton High School, Newton County also operates Alcovy High School (1,968 students), Eastside High School (1,590 students), and Newton County Theme School at Ficquett (1,095 students). See the Newton County district page for the complete list.