How is Newton High School rated?

Newton High School holds a D- rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Newton County School District is rated C overall.

How do students at Newton High School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Newton High School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 28% in American Literature, 22% in US History, 19% in Biology and 16% in Algebra I.

What grades does Newton High School serve?

Newton High School serves grades 9–12 as a high school.

How many students attend Newton High School?

2,499 students attend Newton High School, up from 2,455 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 20.2:1.

Which homes are assigned to Newton High School?

TopHap matches 17,147 residential properties to Newton High School in and around Covington. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

What programs does Newton High School offer?

Newton High School offers 17 AP courses.

Newton High School

Newton High School is a public high school in Covington, GA, serving grades 9–12, rated D-, with 2,499 students and a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 28% in American Literature, 22% in US History and 19% in Biology.

D-TopHap school rating

Rating: D-
Grades: 9–12
Enrollment: 2,499
Students per teacher: 20.2:1
Level: High
Type: Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

American Literature28%

US History22%

Biology19%

Algebra I16%

Academics and programs

AP courses offered: 17
Open enrollment: No

Student body

Black79%

Hispanic11%

White6%

Two or more races3%

Asian1%

Pacific Islander0%

Native American0%

Male / female: 49% / 51%
Free or reduced lunch: 91%
Enrollment change vs prior year: +1.8%
Prior-year enrollment: 2,455

Homes assigned to this school

17,147 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Newton High School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address: 1 Ram Way, Covington, GA 30014
Phone: (770) 787-2250
Setting: Suburb - Large
Status: Operational
NCES ID: 130393001454

School district

Newton County School District

District rating: C
Schools: 22
Students: 18,672
Spending per student: $13,016
Teachers (FTE): 1,232
Grades: PK–12

See every school in Newton County School District