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South Salem Elementary School

South Salem Elementary School is a public primary school in Covington, GA, serving grades PK–5, rated C+, with 855 students and a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 52% in Reading, 32% in Science and 21% in English Language Arts.

C+TopHap school rating
Rating
C+
Grades
PK–5
Enrollment
855
Students per teacher
14.5:1
Level
Primary
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

Reading52%
Science32%
English Language Arts21%
Math18%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

Black67%
White13%
Hispanic13%
Two or more races6%
Asian1%
Pacific Islander0%
Native American0%
Male / female
51% / 49%
Free or reduced lunch
100%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-0.6%
Prior-year enrollment
860

Homes assigned to this school

4,409 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to South Salem Elementary 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
5335 Salem Rd, Covington, GA 30016
Phone
(770) 787-1330
Setting
Suburb - Large
Status
Operational
NCES ID
130393003770

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
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Common questions

About South Salem Elementary School

How is South Salem Elementary School rated?

South Salem Elementary School holds a C+ 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 South Salem Elementary School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of South Salem Elementary School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 52% in Reading, 32% in Science, 21% in English Language Arts and 18% in Math.

What grades does South Salem Elementary School serve?

South Salem Elementary School serves grades PK–5 as a primary school.

How many students attend South Salem Elementary School?

855 students attend South Salem Elementary School, down from 860 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1.

Which homes are assigned to South Salem Elementary School?

TopHap matches 4,409 residential properties to South Salem Elementary 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.

Which school district is South Salem Elementary School in?

South Salem Elementary School is part of Newton County School District, which reports 22 schools, 18,672 students and $13,016 of spending per student.