Eastside High School

Eastside High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
140 Highway 142,  Covington, GA
Newton County Schools
3.8
3.9
1,615 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jeff Cher
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
20%
Reading Proficiency
39%
Average GPA
3.49
Graduation Rate
93%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
B+
College Prep
A-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.49
Reading Proficiency
39%
Math Proficiency
20%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
84
Full Time Teachers
84
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
560
Verbal
580
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
75.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

6
Test Scores
5
Equity
6
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
442:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.5%
Male
49.5%
White
43.6%
Black
42.9%
Hispanic
8.9%
Two or more races
3.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.1%
Native American
<1%

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.
University of Georgia 438 Students
Georgia State University 417 Students
Georgia Southern University 289 Students
Kennesaw State University 257 Students
Georgia College & State University 212 Students
Emory University 176 Students
Mercer University 165 Students
University of West Georgia 148 Students
Columbus State University 147 Students
University of North Georgia 140 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 126 Students
Biology 108 Students
Business 102 Students
Psychology 84 Students
Marketing 47 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 44 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 41 Students
Computer Science 40 Students
Engineering 39 Students
Chemistry 33 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 384 Reviews
4.0 Junior
5/19/2025
It was overall an okay school. Nothing special, nothing outgoing. Our sports teams are really good though.
4.0 Senior
12/13/2024
Eastside is one of the best schools in Newton County. We have good sports and the education here is what i believe to be better than other school in the county. Most of the teachers have a real connection with students and there is always someone you can talk to help. The only thing i don't like is some of the teachers pick favorites. The teachers i've had my favorite being Mr. Sullivan, were pretty good as teachers. It's also a pretty diverse school. There are a lot of cliques and quite a bit of judgy characters but once you find people you enjoy being around they're usually life long friends. It's why i have my best friend now.
5.0 Senior
12/1/2024
I have attended Eastside since 2021 and I have enjoyed being a family to this school. It has prepared me for success and the environment pushes students for success. The admin are passionate for student success and the principal reminds the school every morning to make today a great day and that success is in our future. The students carry themselves with powerful integrity and show immense care for one another. The school overall is a very safe environment and feels like home to most.
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3.9 12 Reviews
5.0 other
11/8/2016
Great families attend Eastside. Our child has met many good friends who have made positive impacts.
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5.0 parent
6/6/2015
The staff at Eastside work hard to prepare students. Eastside students have received many state accolades and have done well on state and national tests. If I am not mistaken, Eastside has the number one academic team in the state!!! The teachers, administrators, and staff care a great deal about th...
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2.0 parent
12/6/2014
Eastside is a decent facility, well maintained thanks to the custodial staff but is somewhat lacking overall. The teachers generally do not care about the students and the Math department is known county wide for not teaching the students, especially during their freshmen year. Most of the school's...
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5.0 parent
11/24/2014
Grateful that my Eastside student got to participate in an Academic Bowl competition. After 5 rounds they were 8th out of 60 teams. Opportunities abound.
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Eastside High School

Eastside 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 1,615 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 20% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 39% are proficient in reading. Eastside High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.49, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1140 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $316,777. Learn more about what Covington has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Eastside High School.

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