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Best 30014 Georgia Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 11,249 students in 30014, GA (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,278 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 30014, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 30014, GA are Newton County Theme School At Ficquett, Walnut Grove Elementary School and East Newton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 30014 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 30014, GA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best 30014, GA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newton County Theme School At Ficquett
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2207 Williams St Ne
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 786-2636
Gr: PK-8 | 1,095 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Walnut Grove Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
460 Highway 81 S
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-0023
Gr: PK-5 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
East Newton Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2286 Dixie Rd
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-2973
Gr: PK-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Eastside High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
140 Highway 142
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-2920
Gr: 9-12 | 1,590 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #55.
Newton High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Ram Way
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 787-2250
Gr: 9-12 | 2,499 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Middle Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
11649 Covington By Pass Rd
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 385-6463
Gr: PK-5 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #77.
Heard-mixon Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
14110 Highway 36
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-2980
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #88.
Alcovy High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
14567 Highway 36
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-4995
Gr: 9-12 | 1,968 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #99.
Indian Creek Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
11051 Covington By Pass Rd
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 385-6453
Gr: 6-8 | 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1010.
Cousins Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8187 Carlton Trl Nw
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 786-7311
Gr: 6-8 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1111.
Porterdale Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
45 Ram Dr
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-2928
Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 30014, GA?
How many public schools are located in 30014?
11 public schools are located in 30014.
What percentage of students in 30014 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 30014 are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 30014?
30014 public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).

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