Cindy Smith
Keller Williams Premier
(706) 707-5724
40 Total Sales
13 in Attendance Zone
$235K - $572K Price Range
Alcovy High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
14567 Highway 36,
Covington, GA
Newton County Schools
School Details
Head of School
Sandra Owens
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1060
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
11%
Reading Proficiency
26%
Average GPA
3.37
Graduation Rate
89%
Niche Grade
C
C
C+
C-
C
C
C
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.37
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Reading Proficiency
26%
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Math Proficiency
11%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
100
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Full Time Teachers
100
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Teachers in First or Second Year
10.6%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1060
Math
510
Verbal
540
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Average ACT
22
Math
20
English
21
Reading
23
Science
22
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Number of AP Courses
14
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AP Pass Rate
50.4%
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AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
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AP Science Enrollment
Low
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Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
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Boys Athletic Participation
Low
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
388:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
51.5%
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Female
48.5%
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Black
67.6%
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White
15.7%
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Hispanic
10.8%
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Two or more races
5%
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Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Georgia State University
591 Students
University of Georgia
398 Students
Kennesaw State University
376 Students
Georgia Southern University
328 Students
Emory University
263 Students
Columbus State University
202 Students
Albany State University
201 Students
Clark Atlanta University
200 Students
Valdosta State University
182 Students
Mercer University
173 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
188 Students
Business
137 Students
Biology
119 Students
Psychology
111 Students
Computer Science
58 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
57 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
55 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice
51 Students
Marketing
48 Students
Chemistry
39 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
1/1/2026
My experience with Alcovy High School has been ambivalent. There have been movements where I felt unsupported or ignored. 25% of my high school career was filled with encouraging staff, some experiences have even helped me become more independent and self aware.
8/27/2025
I had a rough transition since I moved from Florida at the end of the last school year. This Senior year, finally able to get a better schedule. School is okay, but probably because I moved from a smaller school.
6/16/2025
Good teachers and educational resources, school spirit and involving activities not so much. Interesting experience if you get involved.
GreatSchools Reviews
4/7/2026
this is the worst school ever teachers are very childish students need more discipline,the work teachers give are not explained , i try hard even ask questions .Alcovy High School struggles with persistent safety concerns and frequent disciplinary issues that create an environment where many student...
3/18/2026
Terribly rude administration. Disrespectful, no better than a student.
3/8/2026
It was difficult transitioning my child to public school from private school but the teachers and administrators have been so supportive. The staff really care about students and the administrators are really doing their best to make Alcovy High a great place for everyone.
5/9/2025
Horrible school. Students run the place with little discipline or accountability. Administration either has not clue about what they are doing or is focused on the wrong things. No learning going on except for students who are totally self-motivated. Needs to be shut down.
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$167K - $946K
Homes For Sale
599
Average Home Value
$312,484
Median Lot Size
20,037 Sq Ft
% Renters
50%
Average Household Income
$83,318
% of College Grads
27.7%
Median Age
37
Average House Size
2,431 Sq Ft
Homes for Sale
$224,900
- 3 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 1,976 Sq Ft
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- New 3 days ago
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- 3.5 Baths
- 4,232 Sq Ft
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- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,505 Sq Ft
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- Unit 1
- New 20 days ago
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The American Realty
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- 4 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 2,392 Sq Ft
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- 2 Baths
- 1,651 Sq Ft
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Catrina Crowe
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- 3 Baths
- 2,580 Sq Ft
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The American Realty
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- 3 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 1,976 Sq Ft
- 45 Hunters Ridge Ct
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- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,793 Sq Ft
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- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,620 Sq Ft
- 145 Spring Lake Terrace
- New 11 days ago
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- 2 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,860 Sq Ft
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- 3 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 1,650 Sq Ft
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- 2 Baths
- 1,312 Sq Ft
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- 3 Baths
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$1,395 per month
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 879 Sq Ft
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Alcovy High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Covington, GA, in the Covington neighborhood, and is served by the Newton County Schools in Georgia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,968 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 11% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 26% are proficient in reading. Alcovy High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.37, the graduation rate is 89%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1060 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $312,484. Discover additional schools in the area, like Heard-Mixon Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Covington has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Alcovy High School.