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East Newton Elementary School

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East Newton Elementary School ranks 606 th of 1222 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

606^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,222 Georgia Elementary Schools

Better than 50% of Georgia elementary schools

Summary

East Newton Elementary School in Covington, GA, serves 537 students in Pre-K through 5th grade as part of the Newton County School District, holding a 3-star rating that places it in the middle of Georgia elementary schools.

East Newton stands out as a consistent bright spot within its district. While Newton County schools overall rank in the 18th percentile statewide, East Newton posts proficiency rates dramatically higher than the district average across nearly every subject and grade level. For example, 5th grade math proficiency is 43.6% compared to the district's 24.1%, and 5th grade science reaches 43.6% versus the district's 26.0%—nearly matching the state average. The school also excels in attendance, with a chronic absenteeism rate of 17.4% versus the district's 24.4%, a gap that has held steady for years. This strong attendance likely contributes to the school's academic resilience, even as the student population has shifted significantly—the free/reduced lunch rate jumped from 52.6% to 91.6% in just two years, yet test scores remained stable or even improved during that period.

Compared to nearby schools, East Newton is a standout. Among its district peers, only the Newton County Theme School at Ficquett (90th percentile) ranks higher, but that school serves a much less economically disadvantaged population. Schools like Flint Hill Elementary and Middle Ridge Elementary have similar poverty levels but rank in the bottom 10% of Georgia schools. East Newton also spends more per student ($16,498) than Live Oak Elementary ($14,030) or South Salem Elementary ($15,856), with a student-teacher ratio of 14.3:1. While the school's ranking has slipped slightly from the 60th to 50th percentile, its ability to maintain strong outcomes while serving an increasingly disadvantaged population makes it a model worth watching in Newton County.

537

Students ?

14.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,498

Per pupil spending ?

91.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2286 Dixie Rd
Covington, GA 30014

(770) 784-2973

District: Newton County

Students who attend East Newton Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Indian Creek Middle School
High:	Eastside High School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

43.2%

White:

38.0%

Hispanic:

11.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 73rd percentile in 2016 → 50th in 2026

Strengths

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Newton County

✓Above the Georgia median (50th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 23 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school42%

District avg27%

Georgia avg47%

606^th of 1,222

Georgia public elementary schools ?

Top 50%▼ down 22 pts since 2016

From top 27% (2016) to top 50% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 14Elementary Schools in the Newton County

166^th of 202Newton County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	45.8	606 of 1222	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	46.0	615 of 1238	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	55.5	498 of 1236	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	48.3	563 of 1223	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	54.4	513 of 1220	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	51.6	536 of 1214	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	61.9	430 of 1234	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	71.7	310 of 1209	74.4%	★★★★☆
2017	67.7	340 of 1205	71.8%	★★★★☆
2016	68.4	339 of 1233	72.5%	★★★★☆
2015	55.7	502 of 1240	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	72.1	362 of 1231	70.6%	★★★★☆
2013	73.4	329 of 1225	73.1%	★★★★☆
2012	68.5	413 of 1201	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2011	62.5	533 of 1212	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2010	64.7	464 of 1183	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2009	73.2	278 of 1133	75.5%	★★★★☆
2008	65.0	413 of 1134	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2007	58.2	527 of 1125	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2006	64.0	448 of 1101	59.3%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	49.3	371 of 829	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	55.1	325 of 892	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	61.0	276 of 879	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	55.2	317 of 870	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	68.7	222 of 876	74.7%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	50.2	525 of 1189	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	51.5	539 of 1224	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	62.4	411 of 1223	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	55.5	490 of 1212	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	64.2	387 of 1206	67.9%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	41.8	645 of 1186	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	41.6	674 of 1225	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	47.5	595 of 1220	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	42.1	644 of 1210	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	45.2	622 of 1209	48.6%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	43.6	269 of 565	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	27.4	351 of 487	27.9%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	26.2	551 of 703	21.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	19.5	661 of 769	14.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	37.8	479 of 772	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	30.6	551 of 775	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	37.1	485 of 779	37.7%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2026)56th percentile+5 vs school

African American (2026)55th percentile+5 vs school

Special Education (2025)52nd percentile~ school

Male (2026)46th percentile-5 vs school

White (2026)22nd percentile-29 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Science44%~ state avg

Mathematics42%-6 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2026)	Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2026)						Milestones Assessment Science (2026)		Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2026)	Milestones Assessment HS Physical Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment HS Physical Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
East Newton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2286 Dixie Rd	Covington	30014	Newton County	Newton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 784-2973	537	37	14.3	91.6%	204 (38.0%)	232 (43.2%)	64 (11.9%)	6 (1.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.4%)	45.8	606^th of 1222 public elementary schools	50.4%		46	615^th of 1238 public elementary schools	50.3%	9		42.7	38.3	43.6				43.6				$16,498	$866	$15,632
Mansfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	45 E Third Ave	Mansfield	30055	Newton County	Newton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 784-2948	384	32	11.8	76.8%	294 (76.6%)	47 (12.2%)	26 (6.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.2%)	53.5	516^th of 1222 public elementary schools	57.8%		68.4	343^rd of 1238 public elementary schools	72.3%	173		73.0	55.8	30.0				30.0				$18,933	$807	$18,126
Middle Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11649 Covington By Pass Rd	Covington	30014	Newton County	Newton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 385-6463	594	44	13.4	100.0%	79 (13.3%)	368 (62.0%)	81 (13.6%)	8 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (0.8%)	52 (8.8%)	13.7	1106^th of 1222 public elementary schools	9.5%		14.6	1099^th of 1238 public elementary schools	11.2%	7		18.1	30.2	19.8				21.0				$16,218	$1,471	$14,747
Newton County STEAM Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	10245 Eagle Dr	Covington	30014	Newton County	Newton County	No	No	No	No	(770) 784-2959	1,095	62	17.5	52.2%	422 (38.5%)	502 (45.8%)	86 (7.9%)	14 (1.3%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	68 (6.2%)	90.1	125^th of 1222 public elementary schools	89.8%		88.6	141^st of 1238 public elementary schools	88.6%	16	92.3	77.1	68.5	69.3	69.6	63.2	80.4	59.2	47.5	54.1	84.6
Heard-Mixon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	14110 Highway 36	Covington	30014	Newton County	Newton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 784-2980	434	33	13.3	98.2%	133 (30.6%)	215 (49.5%)	64 (14.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.6%)	22.8	954^th of 1222 public elementary schools	21.9%		21.7	980^th of 1238 public elementary schools	20.8%	26		28.9	15.0	27.1				36.5				$17,182	$1,249	$15,933
Porterdale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	45 Ram Dr	Covington	30014	Newton County	Newton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 784-2928	405	31	13.0	100.0%	23 (5.7%)	309 (76.3%)	48 (11.9%)	6 (1.5%)	5 (1.2%)	2 (0.5%)	12 (3.0%)	13.8	1104^th of 1222 public elementary schools	9.7%		25.9	912^th of 1238 public elementary schools	26.3%	192		33.8	25.0	8.0				16.0				$17,800	$1,554	$16,246
Flint Hill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1300 Airport Road	Oxford	30054	Newton County	Newton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 787-1330	848	61	13.8	100.0%	208 (24.5%)	470 (55.4%)	113 (13.3%)	13 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (5.2%)	6	1203^rd of 1222 public elementary schools	1.6%		13.8	1118^th of 1238 public elementary schools	9.7%	85		18.4	16.2	8.0				11.4				$15,625	$1,181	$14,444
South Salem Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5335 Salem Rd	Covington	30016	Newton County	Newton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 787-1330	855	59	14.5	100.0%	114 (13.3%)	571 (66.8%)	111 (13.0%)	6 (0.7%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	49 (5.7%)	6.3	1195^th of 1222 public elementary schools	2.2%		17.7	1034^th of 1238 public elementary schools	16.5%	161		17.7	15.8	8.3				14.1				$15,856	$1,184	$14,672
Live Oak Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	500 Kirkland Rd	Covington	30016	Newton County	Newton County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 625-6654	936	61	15.2	100.0%	27 (2.9%)	791 (84.5%)	62 (6.6%)	5 (0.5%)	5 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	45 (4.8%)	11.4	1135^th of 1222 public elementary schools	7.1%		10.4	1175^th of 1238 public elementary schools	5.1%	40		28.9	16.6	16.2				16.2				$14,030	$941	$13,089
Social Circle Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2311 Social Circle Parkway	Social Circle	30025	Walton County	Social Circle City	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 464-2664	436	29	15.0	77.3%	301 (69.0%)	84 (19.3%)	31 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (4.4%)	49	558^th of 1222 public elementary schools	54.3%		59	448^th of 1238 public elementary schools	63.8%	110		45.5	62.4	39.0	32.9			35.5				$13,706	$1,255	$12,451

Frequently Asked Questions about East Newton Elementary School

What schools do graduates of East Newton Elementary School attend?

Students who attend East Newton Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Indian Creek Middle School
High : Eastside High School

How many students attend East Newton Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 537 students attended East Newton Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of East Newton Elementary School?

Students at East Newton Elementary School are 43% African American, 38% White, 12% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What district is East Newton Elementary School in?

Newton County

Is East Newton Elementary School a good school?

East Newton Elementary School ranks 606^th of 1222 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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