Public schools in Covington, GA
21 open public schools with an address in Covington, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
21
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
18,161
21 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.5:1
Georgia median 13.7:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Covington public schools
The federal directory lists 21 public schools in Covington, GA: 13 elementary, 5 middle, 3 high. The 21 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 18,161 students, an average of 865 per school. The largest campus is Newton High School (2,499 students), and the largest elementary school is Newton County STEAM Academy (1,095).
Newton County operates the most schools here (20), and 2 regular districts have at least one Covington campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.5:1, higher than the statewide school median of 13.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 90% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Covington
Elementary schools in Covington
13| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Newton Elementary School Newton County | PK–05 | 537 | 14.4:1 | |
| Fairview Elementary Newton County | PK–05 | 591 | 13.4:1 | |
| Heard-Mixon Elementary School Newton County | PK–05 | 434 | 13.4:1 | |
| Live Oak Elementary Newton County | PK–05 | 936 | 15.3:1 | |
| Livingston Elementary School Newton County | PK–05 | 357 | 12.2:1 | |
| Middle Ridge Elementary School Newton County | PK–05 | 594 | 13.5:1 | |
| Newton County STEAM Academy Newton County | PK–08 | 1,095 | 17.6:1 | |
| Oak Hill Elementary School Newton County | PK–05 | 663 | 14.2:1 | |
| Porterdale Elementary School Newton County | PK–05 | 405 | 13.1:1 | |
| Rocky Plains Elementary School Newton County | PK–05 | 576 | 13.5:1 | |
| South Salem Elementary School Newton County | PK–05 | 855 | 14.5:1 | |
| Walnut Grove Elementary School Walton County | PK–05 | 721 | 14.1:1 | |
| West Newton Elementary School Newton County | PK–05 | 698 | 15.4:1 |
Middle schools in Covington
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clements Middle School Newton County | 06–08 | 705 | 15.2:1 | |
| Cousins Middle School Newton County | 06–08 | 563 | 14.8:1 | |
| Indian Creek Middle School Newton County | 06–08 | 843 | 15:1 | |
| Liberty Middle School Newton County | 06–08 | 894 | 16.8:1 | |
| Veterans Memorial Middle School Newton County | 06–08 | 637 | 13.1:1 |
High schools in Covington
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcovy High School Newton County | 09–12 | 1,968 | 19.7:1 | |
| Eastside High School Newton County | 09–12 | 1,590 | 19:1 | |
| Newton High School Newton County | 09–12 | 2,499 | 20.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White19.8%
- Hispanic11.9%
- Black62%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial5%
Enrollment-weighted across 21 Covington schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (18,161 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Covington
How many public schools are in Covington, GA?
The current NCES directory lists 21 open public schools with a location address in Covington: 13 elementary, 5 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 18,161 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Covington?
Schools with an address in Covington belong to 2 education agencies, led by Newton County (20 schools), Walton County (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Covington?
Newton High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Covington, with 2,499 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Covington?
No school with an address in Covington is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Georgia.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Covington schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Covington public schools is 14.5:1, higher than the Georgia school median of 13.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Covington guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Georgia cities