South Salem Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

5335 Salem Rd, Covington, GA

Newton County Schools

855 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Terran Newman

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1

Math Proficiency
18%

Reading Proficiency
21%

C-

Academics

C+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

21%

Math Proficiency

18%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 14:1 Teachers 59	Full Time Teachers 59
Teachers in First or Second Year 19.2%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

405:1

Student Diversity

Male 50.8%	Female 49.2%
Black 66.5%	White 13.5%
Hispanic 12.7%	Two or more races 6.1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 parent

8/28/2025

You never know what people are going through and nobody In this school down to the special education bus drivers have no compassion for others.

1.0 parent

9/5/2023

I just withdrew my son from this school. He is only in kindergarten and I after over a year of bullying with no action taken I decided to take him out. The counselor had a nonchalant approach to my concerns and defended the other student that was bullying my child. There was a threat at the middle s...

1.0 other

8/9/2023

As a past student , I do not recommend South Salem Elementary School.

5.0 parent

3/14/2022

This school is good academically for my child she has been there since Pre-k and has advanced in every subject. My daughter Lauryn was in 3rd having classes known has quest with the 5th graders. She is currently in the sixth grade on a 7th and 8th grade level. Her teacher said in her senior year of...

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Median Lot Size

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Georgia Newton County Covington 30016

South Salem 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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 855 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 18% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 21% are proficient in reading. South Salem Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $312,443. Discover additional schools in the area, like Newton College And Career Academy, Peachtree Academy, Montessori School of Covington, and more. Learn more about what Covington has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near South Salem Elementary School.

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