Newton High School

Newton High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1 Ram Way,  Covington, GA
Newton County Schools
3.5
2.1
2,563 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Shannon Buff
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1030
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
9%
Reading Proficiency
33%
Average GPA
3.42
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C+
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.42
Reading Proficiency
33%
Math Proficiency
9%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
120
Full Time Teachers
120
Teachers in First or Second Year
25.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1030
Math
500
Verbal
530
Average ACT
20
Math
18
English
20
Reading
21
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
19
AP Pass Rate
39.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

3
Test Scores
5
Equity
2
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
394:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.9%
Female
49.1%
Black
78.8%
Hispanic
10.6%
White
6.4%
Two or more races
3.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<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.
Georgia State University 929 Students
University of Georgia 605 Students
Kennesaw State University 581 Students
Georgia Southern University 462 Students
Clark Atlanta University 397 Students
Albany State University 349 Students
Emory University 335 Students
Savannah State University 324 Students
University of West Georgia 319 Students
Valdosta State University 301 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 289 Students
Biology 227 Students
Business 197 Students
Psychology 197 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 118 Students
Computer Science 107 Students
Marketing 86 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 85 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 68 Students
Chemistry 63 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 572 Reviews
4.0 Alum
8/20/2025
I had a good experience at Newton High School. The school was always bustling; there were tons of things to do, see, or join.
1.0 Alum
7/13/2025
The teachers and administrators of this school do not seem to care for the students and do not seem to want to see students be successful. Communication is not great and it is difficult to get support when needed. I would not recommend this school.
2.0 Senior
7/11/2025
Newton high school is a okay school it's not the greatest but also not the worst high school in Covington Georgia.The school needs to be better security there are fights at the school almost every other month.The teachers are okay,the food is okay can be better, the school needs to be cleaner the school stairs have been dirty since I was a freshman in 2022 I am now a senior and I go back to that school in August I high doubt that the stairs are going to be clean.
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2.1 10 Reviews
1.0 parent
4/27/2023
This school is horrible. Does not care for none of their students unless they are athletes. hints on why this school is only recognize for its sport teams. Horrible staff members that do not care about students' wellbeing or education. I would not recommend this school unless you are a d1 or d2 athl...
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3.0 other
9/28/2019
Excellent faculty, but students feel entitled if they have even some intelligence. Unfortunately, solving problems with violence seems the norm for most of the kids and of course, phones out to record it no matter how badly someone is being hurt!
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3.0 student
2/19/2017
Newton high school is very organized, and have SOME great teachers but the way they handle things with fights and bullying is not great at all. For me..I take bullying serious. I will not let someone just sit there an hit me and push me around. I will fight back, which is called defense. you can tel...
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2.0 student
7/27/2016
I am currently an enrolled student at Newton High School. I will be going to the Newton College and Career Acadamy for my sophomore year though. I didn't enjoy my Freshaman year at all because of the lack of support from the teachers, staff and students. Majority of the students could care less abou...
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Newton High School

Newton High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Covington, GA, in the Porterdale neighborhood, and is served by the Newton County Schools in Georgia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,563 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 9% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 33% are proficient in reading. Newton High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.42, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1030 and an ACT score of 20. The average home value in this area is $313,618. Discover additional schools in the area, like Grace Christian Academy, Newton College And Career Academy, Clements Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Covington has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Newton High School.

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