Best Schools in Newark, GA
Newark, GA has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 8,067 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Newark don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Newark, GA
The top high schools in Newark, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thomas County Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thomas County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1517 Students
2. Cairo High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grady County • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 1274 Students
Best Middle Schools in Newark, GA
The top middle schools in Newark, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thomas County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thomas County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1714 Students
2. Washington Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grady County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 686 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Newark, GA
The top elementary schools in Newark, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cross Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thomas County • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 766 Students
2. Eastside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grady County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 620 Students
3. Garrison-pilcher Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thomas County • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 781 Students
4. Hand In Hand Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thomas County • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 709 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Newark, GA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Newark, GA has a total population of 121 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Newark, GA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Newark, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.94 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.71 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.23 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Newark, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Newark, GA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Newark, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Newark, GA
How many schools are in Newark, GA?
Newark, GA has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 8,067 students in total.
How do schools in Newark perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Newark score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Newark don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Newark?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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