Clements Middle School

705 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Clements Middle School, located at 66 Jack Neely Road in Covington, Georgia, is a public middle school serving students within the Newton County School System. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its middle-grades students for the transition to high school while helping them build a strong foundation in core subjects such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies.

Beyond its academic focus, Clements Middle School emphasizes the social and emotional growth of its student body. The school typically provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and arts programs, which are designed to encourage student engagement and community involvement. With a focus on preparing well-rounded citizens, the school strives to create a supportive culture where students are encouraged to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and achieve their full potential within the local Covington community.

705

Total Students

46.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clements Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	83
Black	564
Asian	4
Two or More	28
Pacific Islander	3

Black
564 (80.0%)
Hispanic
83 (11.8%)
Two or More
28 (4.0%)
White
23 (3.3%)
Asian
4 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Newton County
Phone:	(770)784-2934
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	705
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	705
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 226

Grade 7 230

Grade 8 249