Enrollment
2,499
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130393001454
👥 S:T ratio 12
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 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 42/100 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
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
113.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+53% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newton High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Newton High School
Newton High School is a high-poverty, large high school in Covington, Georgia, enrolling 2,499 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.1:1 is larger than about 98% of Georgia schools and 53% 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.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,499 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Against 24 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #16.
Its student body is led by African American (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 37/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 19 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 500 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.1% 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: 896 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 2,499 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 73 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Covington's high schools, it stands alongside Alcovy High School (1,968 students): Newton High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.1:1 vs 20.7:1).
Newton County also operates Alcovy High School (1,968 students) and Eastside High School (1,590 students) alongside Newton 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 Newton High School compares
Newton 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 | 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 (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
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newton County, which includes Newton 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 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
- 1,968
- 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
- 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 (~2,499 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 42/100 (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 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.
Is Newton High School a good school?
Newton High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia. 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 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.
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