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
3.41
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
3.41
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
20
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 941 Students
University of Georgia 601 Students
Kennesaw State University 564 Students
Georgia Southern University 463 Students
Clark Atlanta University 398 Students
Albany State University 351 Students
Emory University 340 Students
Savannah State University 331 Students
University of West Georgia 317 Students
Valdosta State University 310 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 280 Students
Biology 227 Students
Psychology 195 Students
Business 192 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 117 Students
Computer Science 108 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 87 Students
Marketing 85 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 66 Students
Film and Video Studies 62 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 564 Reviews
4.0 Senior
12/16/2024
My experience at Newton High School was good the best would be the sports games and the worst would be the food.
4.0 Senior
11/21/2024
It was ok I would say because I went to school during covid so it changed over the years and I never really got to experience the high school experience
3.0 Junior
7/11/2024
I like newton high school. There is some changes that could be made. But there is some good things that are there. Like the staff, some teachers. And some things they could work on is when something happens like fighting etc.. it should be handled better.
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GreatSchools Reviews
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. 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 3.41, 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 $318,609. 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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