Best Public High Schools in Newton County (2025-26)

Best Newton County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 6,217 students in Newton County, GA.

The top ranked public high schools in Newton County, GA are Eastside High School, Newton High School and Alcovy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Newton County, GA public high schools have an score of 16% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and score of 32% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Newton County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.

Newton County, GA public high school have a of 91%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Eastside High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Newton County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Eastside High School

(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
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140 Highway 142
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-2920

Gr: 9-12 | 1,615 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%

Rank: #22.

Newton High School

(Math: 12% | Reading: 33%)
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1 Ram Way
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 787-2250

Gr: 9-12 | 2,563 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Rank: #33.

Alcovy High School

(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
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14567 Highway 36
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-4995

Gr: 9-12 | 2,039 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 81%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Newton County, GA

Newton County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Challenge Charter Academy (Closed 2014)

Charter School

8134 Geiger St Nw
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-9310

Gr: 6-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 76%

Crossroads Psychodeucational Program (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

2109 Newton Dr Ne
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 467-6600

Crossroads Psychoed Center (Closed 2011)

Alternative School

2109 Newton Dr
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 787-1330

Newton College And Career Academy (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

144 Ram Dr
Covington, GA 30014
(678) 625-6769

Project Adventure- Inc. High School (Closed 2011)

396 Elks Club Rd
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 783-9310

Gr: 7-11

Project Adventure, Inc. (Closed 2008)

Alternative School

396 Elks Club Road
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-9310

Sharp Learning Center #3 (Closed 2012)

Alternative School

3135 Newton Dr Ne
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 787-3010

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Newton County, GA?

The top ranked public high schools in Newton County, GA include Eastside High School, Newton High School and Alcovy High School.

How many public high schools are located in Newton County?

3 public high schools are located in Newton County.

What is the racial composition of students in Newton County?

Newton County public high schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).

Which public high schools in Newton County are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public high schools in Newton County include: Alcovy High School vs. Newton High School, Newton High School vs. Alcovy High School, Eastside High School vs. Alcovy High School