Oak Hill Elementary School

Oak Hill Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
6243 Highway 212,  Covington, GA
Newton County Schools
2.3
642 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Brenda Gammans
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
30%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
30%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
45
Full Time Teachers
45
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.5%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
5.9%
State Average
15.6%
Science
8.5%
State Average
10.6%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
596:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.5%
Female
47.5%
Black
52.8%
White
24.1%
Hispanic
14.8%
Two or more races
7.6%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
2.3 10 Reviews
1.0 parent
2/9/2025
This school is in need of an overhaul, starting with the principal.!!! The principal should be an advocate for students. The non-verbal expressions reflect a principal who does not want anything to do with students or parents. Very stand offish with a mean mug.
2.0 parent
9/2/2022
Extremely racist and disgusting. Tons of bugs in the girls bathroom.
1.0 parent
12/16/2021
Worst elementary school in Newton County Georgia. The staff is rude. They aren’t helpful at all and since COVID happened they treat the parents as if we are walking viruses. I’m very sad that I moved into this area of Newton County. They also aren’t helpful when your children’s coats, backpacks, lun...
1.0 parent
12/19/2019
Racism is at a all time high when it comes to African Americans students. Teachers lie on students , call then inappropriate names and talk bad about children that have learning disabilities. Teachers and the Principal Bully students by calling them names. They hate an intelligent African Americans...

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Oak Hill Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Covington, GA, in the Covington neighborhood, and is served by the Newton County Schools in Georgia. The school has a total enrollment of 642 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 30% are proficient in reading. Oak Hill Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $316,877. Discover additional schools in the area, like Peachtree Academy, CAMP JEWELL HOUSE ACADEMY, Higher Praise Academy, and more. Learn more about what Covington has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Oak Hill Elementary School.

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