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Best Covington Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 4,737 students in Covington, GA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Covington, GA are Newton County Theme School At Ficquett, Veterans Memorial Middle School and Indian Creek Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Covington, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Covington have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Covington, GA (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.
Veterans Memorial Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
13357 Brown Bridge Rd
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 385-6893
Gr: 6-8 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Clements Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
66 Jack Neely Rd
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 784-2934
Gr: 6-8 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5225 Salem Rd
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 middle schools in Covington, GA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Covington, GA include Newton County Theme School At Ficquett, Veterans Memorial Middle School and Indian Creek Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Covington?
6 public middle schools are located in Covington.
What is the racial composition of students in Covington?
Covington public middle schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Covington are often viewed compared to one another?

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