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Newton County Theme School at Ficquett

Q: Is Newton County Theme School at Ficquett a good school?

Newton County Theme School at Ficquett ranks 125 th of 1219 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-8

125^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,219 Georgia Elementary Schools

Better than 90% of Georgia elementary schools

Summary

Newton County Theme School at Ficquett is a PK-8 school in Covington, GA, serving 1,095 students within the Newton County district. Despite its district ranking in the bottom 20% statewide, this school consistently performs at an elite level, earning a 4-star rating for eight of the past ten years and currently ranking in the 90th percentile of all Georgia schools.

The most striking difference is in math achievement. In the most recent testing year, proficiency rates at Ficquett ranged from 63.2% in 7th grade to 92.3% on the Algebra I End of Course exam—compared to district averages of 22.7% to 30.9% and state averages of 40.7% to 48.3%. The school has achieved 100% proficiency on Algebra I in three of the past four years, meaning 8th graders are mastering high school-level math at rates nearly double the state average. This success extends across all grades and subjects, with 8th grade science and social studies proficiency rates roughly double the district averages. Nearby schools like Livingston Elementary, West Newton Elementary, and Fairview Elementary all rank in the bottom 26% statewide, making Ficquett an outlier in its own district.

What makes this achievement even more notable is the school's efficiency and consistency. Ficquett spends $12,253 per student—substantially less than the $14,000-$18,000 spent by nearby elementary schools—yet achieves dramatically better outcomes. The school also maintains a chronic absenteeism rate of just 5.6%, compared to 24.4% for the district and 17.7% statewide. With a free/reduced lunch rate that has risen from 29% to 52% over two years, the school continues to improve academically even as its student population becomes more diverse. This sustained excellence through the middle grades, combined with strong attendance and cost-effective operations, makes Ficquett a compelling example of what's possible within the Newton County system.

1,095

Students ?

17.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

52.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2207 Williams St NE
Covington, GA 30014

(770) 786-2636

District: Newton County

Racial breakdown:

African American:

45.8%

White:

38.5%

Hispanic:

7.9%

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Test scores delayed: 2026 rankings for Georgia do not yet include English Language Arts scores, which will not be released by the Georgia Department of Education until winter 2026.

At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 88th percentile in 2016 → 90th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (68% vs 44% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 10% of Georgia elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Newton County

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school68%

District avg25%

Georgia avg44%

Elementary school

125^th of 1,219

Georgia public elementary schools ?

Top 10%▲ up 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

48^th of 578

Georgia public middle schools ?

Top 8%▼ down 4 pts since 2016

From top 5% (2016) to top 8% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 14Elementary Schools in the Newton County

165^th of 201Newton 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)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	90.0	125 of 1219	89.7%	★★★★☆
2025	88.6	141 of 1238	88.6%	★★★★☆
2024	83.6	193 of 1236	84.4%	★★★★☆
2023	75.6	274 of 1223	77.6%	★★★★☆
2022	74.3	291 of 1220	76.1%	★★★★☆
2021	76.7	265 of 1214	78.2%	★★★★☆
2019	86.9	146 of 1234	88.2%	★★★★☆
2018	90.5	104 of 1209	91.4%	★★★★★
2017	79.1	223 of 1205	81.5%	★★★★☆
2016	85.3	154 of 1233	87.5%	★★★★☆
2015	86.3	151 of 1240	87.8%	★★★★☆
2014	87.2	25 of 1231	98.0%	★★★★★
2011	80.3	197 of 1212	83.7%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	95.6	27 of 828	96.7%	★★★★★
2025	97.2	23 of 892	97.4%	★★★★★
2024	92.8	47 of 879	94.7%	★★★★★
2023	88.2	79 of 870	90.9%	★★★★★
2022	79.7	131 of 876	85.0%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	86.0	154 of 1186	87.0%	★★★★☆
2025	84.7	174 of 1224	85.8%	★★★★☆
2024	74.5	285 of 1223	76.7%	★★★★☆
2023	69.0	332 of 1212	72.6%	★★★★☆
2022	72.9	299 of 1206	75.2%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	89.6	124 of 1183	89.5%	★★★★☆
2025	90.3	118 of 1225	90.4%	★★★★★
2024	89.4	133 of 1220	89.1%	★★★★☆
2023	81.0	208 of 1210	82.8%	★★★★☆
2022	73.5	290 of 1209	76.0%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	77.5	164 of 700	76.6%	★★★★☆
2025	71.8	201 of 769	73.9%	★★★★☆
2024	67.2	252 of 772	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	62.7	274 of 775	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	55.8	332 of 779	57.4%	★★★☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	89.0	48 of 578	91.7%	★★★★★
2025	90.4	56 of 585	90.4%	★★★★★
2024	86.4	73 of 578	87.4%	★★★★☆
2023	93.3	43 of 569	92.4%	★★★★★
2022	97.0	19 of 558	96.6%	★★★★★
2021	96.3	21 of 542	96.1%	★★★★★
2019	96.7	19 of 559	96.6%	★★★★★
2018	96.7	15 of 543	97.2%	★★★★★
2017	93.8	31 of 539	94.2%	★★★★★
2016	92.3	25 of 545	95.4%	★★★★★
2015	94.4	26 of 537	95.2%	★★★★★
2014	86.6	3 of 521	99.4%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	94.0	11 of 480	97.7%	★★★★★
2025	94.8	12 of 494	97.6%	★★★★★
2024	92.7	22 of 489	95.5%	★★★★★
2023	96.5	7 of 485	98.6%	★★★★★
2022	99.5	2 of 482	99.6%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	86.0	57 of 550	89.6%	★★★★☆
2025	84.9	65 of 567	88.5%	★★★★☆
2024	79.7	91 of 558	83.7%	★★★★☆
2023	89.7	39 of 553	92.9%	★★★★★
2022	96.7	11 of 544	98.0%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	90.4	38 of 550	93.1%	★★★★★
2025	93.3	27 of 569	95.3%	★★★★★
2024	92.0	31 of 561	94.5%	★★★★★
2023	94.6	22 of 559	96.1%	★★★★★
2022	96.1	15 of 553	97.3%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	77.3	79 of 404	80.4%	★★★★☆
2025	79.8	72 of 415	82.7%	★★★★☆
2024	74.9	86 of 417	79.4%	★★★★☆
2023	84.1	47 of 429	89.0%	★★★★☆
2022	89.9	28 of 425	93.4%	★★★★★

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)

Elementary school

African American (2026)97th percentile+7 vs school

Male (2026)90th percentile~ school

Female (2026)87th percentile-3 vs school

White (2026)77th percentile-13 vs school

Middle school

African American (2026)98th percentile+6 vs school

Male (2026)93rd percentile~ school

Female (2026)90th percentile~ school

White (2026)80th percentile-11 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I92%+44 vs state

HS Physical Science85%+24 vs state

Mathematics71%+26 vs state

Social Studies54%+14 vs state

Science54%+16 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Thursday, February 29, 2024

I love it. I only wish that the school would continue educating until the 12th grade. And there are many parents who feel the same. Only great things about NCSA. Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, February 3, 2018

Not worth the time to apply. I thought it was an elite school vs the others ones....not at all. I thought it was an actual theme....it was not. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, July 5, 2017

Worst school my child has ever attended. Don't waste your time applying to this school. The difference between this school curriculum and the other Newton schools is ZERO. They focus on getting parents to take off work and volunteer and my child didn't learn anything more. If your child needs help with work, they try to kick them back to their home school so the child won't effect their ratings. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Unnecessary race descrimination and lack of diversity from the new administration. Very unfortunate that the state could not employ a diverse group of leaders to supervise the students in this school. Today I witnessed rude and heartless front desk receptionists. Based on statements from others attending this school... there are many evidence of unfair treatments to non-whites...regardless, state administrators should start looking into these issues. Regardless, non-whites should continue to apply to this school to prevent future discrimination. Close Quote

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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	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
Newton County Theme School at Ficquett	Public	PK, KG-8	2207 Williams St NE	Covington	30014	Newton County	Newton County	No	No	No	No	(770) 786-2636	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	125^th of 1219 public elementary schools	89.7%		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
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	1101^st of 1219 public elementary schools	9.7%		25.9	912^th of 1238 public elementary schools	26.3%	189		33.8	25.0	8.0				16.0				$17,800	$1,554	$16,246
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	1103^rd of 1219 public elementary schools	9.5%		14.6	1099^th of 1238 public elementary schools	11.2%	4		18.1	30.2	19.8				21.0				$16,218	$1,471	$14,747
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	1199^th of 1219 public elementary schools	1.6%		13.8	1118^th of 1238 public elementary schools	9.7%	81		18.4	16.2	8.0				11.4				$15,625	$1,181	$14,444
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	1132^nd of 1219 public elementary schools	7.1%		10.4	1175^th of 1238 public elementary schools	5.1%	43		28.9	16.6	16.2				16.2				$14,030	$941	$13,089
Fairview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3325 Fairview Rd	Covington	30016	Newton County	Newton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 784-2959	591	44	13.4	100.0%	79 (13.4%)	360 (60.9%)	117 (19.8%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (4.9%)	13.2	1108^th of 1219 public elementary schools	9.1%		12.7	1137^th of 1238 public elementary schools	8.2%	29		14.1	27.0	20.0				23.0				$16,299	$1,168	$15,131
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%)	45.7	605^th of 1219 public elementary schools	50.4%		46	615^th of 1238 public elementary schools	50.3%	10		42.7	38.3	43.6				43.6				$16,498	$866	$15,632
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	1192^nd of 1219 public elementary schools	2.2%		17.7	1034^th of 1238 public elementary schools	16.5%	158		17.7	15.8	8.3				14.1				$15,856	$1,184	$14,672
Livingston Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3657 Highway 81 S	Covington	30016	Newton County	Newton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 784-2930	357	29	12.1	100.0%	30 (8.4%)	249 (69.7%)	35 (9.8%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	40 (11.2%)	23	950^th of 1219 public elementary schools	22.1%		21.8	977^th of 1238 public elementary schools	21.1%	27		38.9	17.2	23.6				32.8				$18,261	$1,530	$16,731
West Newton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	13387 Brown Bridge Rd	Covington	30016	Newton County	Newton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 385-6472	698	45	15.4	100.0%	35 (5.0%)	505 (72.3%)	127 (18.2%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.6%)	24 (3.4%)	11.1	1137^th of 1219 public elementary schools	6.7%		16.2	1068^th of 1238 public elementary schools	13.7%	69		19.9	23.1	16.9				20.8				$14,806	$1,065	$13,741

Frequently Asked Questions about Newton County Theme School at Ficquett

Is Newton County Theme School at Ficquett a good school?

Newton County Theme School at Ficquett ranks 125^th of 1219 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Newton County Theme School at Ficquett?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,095 students attended Newton County Theme School at Ficquett.

What is the racial makeup of Newton County Theme School at Ficquett?

Students at Newton County Theme School at Ficquett are 46% African American, 39% White, 8% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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