Best Schools in Newton County, GA
Newton County, GA has 35 public schools (5 high, 7 middle, 19 elementary) serving 25,576 students. On average they score 27% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Newton County underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Newton County, GA
The top high schools in Newton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Eastside High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1621 Students
2. Social Circle High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Social Circle City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 596 Students
3. Rockdale County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockdale County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2369 Students
4. Alcovy High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1991 Students
5. Newton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2472 Students
Best Middle Schools in Newton County, GA
The top middle schools in Newton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Social Circle Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Social Circle City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 464 Students
2. Veterans Memorial Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 637 Students
3. Conyers Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockdale County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1031 Students
4. Liberty Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 944 Students
5. Cousins Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 654 Students
6. Clements Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 754 Students
7. Indian Creek Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 814 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Newton County, GA
The top elementary schools in Newton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Newton County Theme School At Ficquett
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 977 Students
2. Mansfield Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 391 Students
3. Social Circle Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Social Circle City • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 379 Students
4. East Newton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 565 Students
5. Oak Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 648 Students
6. Porterdale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 417 Students
7. Heard-mixon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 427 Students
8. Livingston Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 402 Students
9. Hightower Trail Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockdale County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 533 Students
10. South Salem Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 852 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Newton County, GA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Newton County, GA has a total population of 112,483 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Newton County, 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 Newton County, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.51 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.65 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.86 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Newton County, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Newton County, 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 Newton County, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Newton County, GA
How many schools are in Newton County, GA?
Newton County, GA has 35 public schools: 5 high schools, 7 middle schools and 19 elementary schools, serving 25,576 students in total.
How do schools in Newton County perform on state tests?
On average, 35 schools in Newton County score 27% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Newton County underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Newton County?
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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- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Newton County
3 places in Newton County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
School districts (1)
- Newton County (22 schools)