Newton County
18,672 Students
22 Schools
District Overview
Headquartered at 3187 Newton Drive NE in Covington, Georgia, the Newton County School District is an active, traditional public school system serving a growing suburban community within the greater Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metropolitan region. As a traditional public school system overseeing 22 operational campuses, Newton County provides a comprehensive educational continuum spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district educates a vibrant student body of over 18,600 pupils, fostering an inclusive learning environment tailored to meet the developmental and academic needs of children across early childhood, elementary, middle, and high school levels.
Behind this student body is a robust workforce totaling nearly 5,273 full-time equivalent staff members dedicated to academic excellence and school operations. Classroom instruction is led by more than 2,464 full-time equivalent teachers, reinforced by 366 instructional aides who assist with targeted learning and classroom support. Additionally, over 2,440 support staff members manage essential operational, transportation, healthcare, and administrative functions across the system. This balanced staffing model ensures that Newton County School District remains well-equipped to deliver high-quality, supportive, and safe learning environments for local families while serving as a compelling example of suburban educational infrastructure for researchers.
Behind this student body is a robust workforce totaling nearly 5,273 full-time equivalent staff members dedicated to academic excellence and school operations. Classroom instruction is led by more than 2,464 full-time equivalent teachers, reinforced by 366 instructional aides who assist with targeted learning and classroom support. Additionally, over 2,440 support staff members manage essential operational, transportation, healthcare, and administrative functions across the system. This balanced staffing model ensures that Newton County School District remains well-equipped to deliver high-quality, supportive, and safe learning environments for local families while serving as a compelling example of suburban educational infrastructure for researchers.
22
Total Schools
18,672
Total Students
2,464.2
Full-Time Teachers
7.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics
District Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 3,582 |
| Hispanic | 2,215 |
| Black | 11,703 |
| Asian | 144 |
| Two or More | 936 |
| American Indian | 36 |
| Pacific Islander | 56 |
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Black11,703 (62.7%)
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White3,582 (19.2%)
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Hispanic2,215 (11.9%)
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Two or More936 (5.0%)
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Asian144 (0.8%)
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Pacific Islander56 (0.3%)
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American Indian36 (0.2%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 14 |
| Middle | 5 |
| High | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
School Map
District Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| District type: | Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union |
| Charter: | Not a charter district |
| Number of schools: | 22 |
| Students: | 18,672* |
| Teachers (FTE): | 2,464.2* |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 7.6 |
Schools in Newton County
Found 22 Schools
637 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
698 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th