- Enrollment
- 2,499
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Covington, GA
Veterans Memorial Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Veterans Memorial Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130393002424
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Veterans Memorial Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #1 of 5
- middle schools in Covington · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 84.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Veterans Memorial Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Veterans Memorial Middle School ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Covington, GA.
School address
District: Newton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130393002424 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Veterans Memorial Middle School held near 628 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.3 → 46.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 130393002424 · Covington, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
637 enr · 13.3:1 · 84.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Newton High School (2,499 students)
Veterans Memorial Middle School held near 628 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.3 → 46.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Veterans Memorial 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 637
Veterans Memorial Middle School
637 students
What this shows Veterans Memorial Middle School reports 637 students on the CCD universe file.
How Veterans Memorial Middle School compares
Veterans Memorial 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.9% | ▲ 40% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 637 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
637
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.9%
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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 37% in Georgia - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.8%
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 319 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
79
in-school suspensions + 125 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 17 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 71.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
White 8.8%
Two or More 4.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 71.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.4, Veterans Memorial 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 Veterans Memorial 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 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Live Oak Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Veterans Memorial 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.
Liberty Middle School
Standard public school
894 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
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
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 (~637 students)
Frequently asked questions about Veterans Memorial Middle School
How many students attend Veterans Memorial Middle School?
Veterans Memorial Middle School has 637 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Covington, GA. CCD year-over-year: 637 (2022-23) → 628 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Veterans Memorial Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Veterans Memorial Middle School is 13.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Veterans Memorial Middle School?
84.9% of students at Veterans Memorial Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Veterans Memorial Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Veterans Memorial Middle School is African American at 71.1% of enrollment, in Covington, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Veterans Memorial Middle School?
Veterans Memorial Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Veterans Memorial Middle School rank among middle schools in Covington?
By Resource Investment Index, Veterans Memorial Middle School ranks #1 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 Veterans Memorial 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.