Newton County

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.
22
Total Schools
18,672
Total Students
2,464.2
Full-Time Teachers
7.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Newton County
Demographic Student Count
White3,582
Hispanic2,215
Black11,703
Asian144
Two or More936
American Indian36
Pacific Islander56
  • Black
    11,703 (62.7%)
  • White
    3,582 (19.2%)
  • Hispanic
    2,215 (11.9%)
  • Two or More
    936 (5.0%)
  • Asian
    144 (0.8%)
  • Pacific Islander
    56 (0.3%)
  • American Indian
    36 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Newton County
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary14
Middle5
High3
Other0
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
No school records found.