School overview
At a glance
Reported students
2,499
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
123.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.2:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Georgia high enrollment
94th percentile
Compared with 480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
680.5
Newton High School: 2,499 reported students.
State peer staffing position
96th percentile
20.2:1 reported; state peer median 15.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Newton High School
Newton High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Covington. It is one of 22 current school records connected to Newton County. NCES reports 2,499 students for 2024–25.
Among 480 high schools in Georgia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 1,074 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 94th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.2:1, above the Georgia median of 15.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (78.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (11.4%). English learners represent 2.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to Advanced Placement, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 19 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Newton High School
- 1How do the reported 20.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 123.6 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3How are the school's 5 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 14%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 91%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.34
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.25
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White6%
- Hispanic11.4%
- Black78.6%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial2.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Offered
19 courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Newton County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Alcovy High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,968 reported students
Eastside High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,590 reported students
Newton County STEAM Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08
1,095 reported students
Live Oak Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
936 reported students
Liberty Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
894 reported students
South Salem Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
855 reported students