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Newton County — District Profile & Schools

Covington, Georgia · Newton County

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Key Dates — Newton County School Calendar

The first day of school in Newton County is Mon, Aug 3, 2026, and the last day of school is Fri, May 21, 2027, according to the district's published calendar. Scheduled breaks include Fall Break (Mon, Oct 12, 2026 to Fri, Oct 16, 2026), Thanksgiving Break (Mon, Nov 23, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026), Winter Break (Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Mon, Jan 4, 2027), Mid-Winter Break (Mon, Feb 15, 2027 to Tue, Feb 16, 2027), Spring Break (Mon, Apr 5, 2027 to Fri, Apr 9, 2027).

First day of school
Mon, Aug 3, 2026
Last day of school
Fri, May 21, 2027
Fall Break
Mon, Oct 12, 2026 to Fri, Oct 16, 2026
Thanksgiving Break
Mon, Nov 23, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026
Winter Break
Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Mon, Jan 4, 2027
Mid-Winter Break
Mon, Feb 15, 2027 to Tue, Feb 16, 2027
Spring Break
Mon, Apr 5, 2027 to Fri, Apr 9, 2027
Labor Day
Mon, Sep 7, 2026
18,886
Students
22
Schools
15.5:1
Student-Teacher
1,220 teachers
-1 - 12
Grades

Quick Facts

858
Avg. School Size
2,607
Total Staff

Newton County Calendar

9 events

Mon, Aug 3

Event

First Day of School

First Day of School - Newton County Schools

Mon, Sep 7

Holiday

Labor Day

No School - Newton County Schools

Oct 12 - 16

Break

Fall Break

Fall Break - Newton County Schools

Nov 23 - 27

Break

Thanksgiving Break

Thanksgiving Break - Newton County Schools

Mon, Dec 21 - Mon, Jan 4

Break

Winter Break

Winter Break - Newton County Schools

Mon, Jan 18

Event

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

No School - Newton County Schools

Feb 15 - 16

Break

Mid-Winter Break

Mid-Winter Break - Newton County Schools

Apr 5 - 9

Break

Spring Break

Spring Break - Newton County Schools

Fri, May 21

Event

Last Day of School

Last Day of School - Newton County Schools

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Contact

Address
3187 Newton Drive NE
Covington, GA 30014
Phone
(770)787-1330

Staff & Students

Teachers (FTE)
1,220
Total Staff
2,607
Data Source
NCES Common Core of Data
School Year 2023-24

Schools in Newton County (22)

Newton High School

Covington

High
2,563 studentsGrades 9 - 1221.4:1 ratio75.54% FRPL

Alcovy High School

Covington

High
2,039 studentsGrades 9 - 1220.6:1 ratio65.77% FRPL

Eastside High School

Covington

High
1,615 studentsGrades 9 - 1219.5:1 ratio57.28% FRPL

Newton County Theme School at Ficquett

Covington

Primary
1,025 studentsGrades -1 - 817.4:1 ratio42.44% FRPL

Live Oak Elementary

Covington

Primary
922 studentsGrades -1 - 514.6:1 ratio84.92% FRPL

Liberty Middle School

Covington

Middle
900 studentsGrades 6 - 817:1 ratio93.44% FRPL

Flint Hill Elementary

Oxford

Primary
850 studentsGrades -1 - 513.7:1 ratio97.88% FRPL

South Salem Elementary School

Covington

Primary
848 studentsGrades -1 - 515.4:1 ratio96.7% FRPL

Indian Creek Middle School

Covington

Middle
828 studentsGrades 6 - 815.1:1 ratio81.16% FRPL

Clements Middle School

Covington

Middle
733 studentsGrades 6 - 815.9:1 ratio84.04% FRPL

West Newton Elementary School

Covington

Primary
650 studentsGrades -1 - 514.8:1 ratio86.92% FRPL

Oak Hill Elementary School

Covington

Primary
642 studentsGrades -1 - 514.3:1 ratio80.53% FRPL

Veterans Memorial Middle School

Covington

Middle
628 studentsGrades 6 - 813.7:1 ratio76.11% FRPL

Rocky Plains Elementary School

Covington

Primary
619 studentsGrades -1 - 515.9:1 ratio89.66% FRPL

Fairview Elementary

Covington

Primary
597 studentsGrades -1 - 517.1:1 ratio90.12% FRPL

Middle Ridge Elementary School

Covington

Primary
593 studentsGrades -1 - 513.2:1 ratio100% FRPL

East Newton Elementary School

Covington

Primary
578 studentsGrades -1 - 515.2:1 ratio65.22% FRPL

Cousins Middle School

Covington

Middle
571 studentsGrades 6 - 813.3:1 ratio88.79% FRPL

Heard-Mixon Elementary School

Covington

Primary
439 studentsGrades -1 - 512.9:1 ratio84.28% FRPL

Porterdale Elementary School

Covington

Primary
420 studentsGrades -1 - 514:1 ratio90.24% FRPL

Livingston Elementary School

Covington

Primary
420 studentsGrades -1 - 513.5:1 ratio86.67% FRPL

Mansfield Elementary School

Mansfield

Primary
406 studentsGrades -1 - 513.1:1 ratio54.93% FRPL

Frequently Asked Questions about Newton County

The first day of school in Newton County is Mon, Aug 3, 2026, according to the district's published calendar.

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