For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 6,912 students in 30016, GA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 30016, GA are Oak Hill Elementary School, West Newton Elementary School and Veterans Memorial Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 30016 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in 30016, GA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best 30016, GA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oak Hill Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6243 Highway 212
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 385-6906
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 385-6906
Gr: PK-5 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
West Newton Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13387 Brown Bridge Rd
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 385-6472
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 385-6472
Gr: PK-5 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Veterans Memorial Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13357 Brown Bridge Rd
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 385-6893
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 385-6893
Gr: 6-8 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Live Oak Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Kirkland Rd
Covington, GA 30016
(678) 625-6654
Covington, GA 30016
(678) 625-6654
Gr: PK-5 | 936 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Rocky Plains Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5300 Highway 162 S
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 784-4987
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 784-4987
Gr: PK-5 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3325 Fairview Rd
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 784-2959
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 784-2959
Gr: PK-5 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #77.
Clements Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
66 Jack Neely Rd
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 784-2934
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 784-2934
Gr: 6-8 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Livingston Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3657 Highway 81 S
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 784-2930
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 784-2930
Gr: PK-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #99.
South Salem Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5335 Salem Rd
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 787-1330
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 787-1330
Gr: PK-5 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1010.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5225 Salem Rd
Covington, GA 30016
(678) 625-6617
Covington, GA 30016
(678) 625-6617
Gr: 6-8 | 894 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 30016, GA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 30016, GA include Oak Hill Elementary School, West Newton Elementary School and Veterans Memorial Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 30016?
10 public elementary schools are located in 30016.
What is the racial composition of students in 30016?
30016 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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