Mahadev Maitri Foundation
US Initiatives

Newton County

Georgia · Public School District
22
Schools
18,661
Students
$14,629
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
73.4%
Free Lunch Rate
+21pp vs nat'l
86.8%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Newton County is a public school district in Georgia serving 18,661 students across 22 schools. It includes 14 elementary, 5 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 86.8% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,629 is near the national average for a US public school district. 73% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

⇄ Compare with another district
All Schools (22)
Middle Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Clements Middle School06–08754
Cousins Middle School06–08654
Indian Creek Middle School06–08814
Liberty Middle School06–08944
Veterans Memorial Middle School06–08637
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Alcovy High School09–121,991
Eastside High School09–121,621
Newton High School09–122,472
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,629Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
49%
35%
State
48.6%
Local (property tax)
35.3%
Federal
16.2%

Funding is shared between state (49%) and local sources (35%), with notable federal support (16%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
22
Schools
18,661
Students
73%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate86.8%
Opportunity Score40/100
StateGeorgia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 22 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
73% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Newton County?
Newton County has 22 public schools, serving a total of 18,661 students.
What is the graduation rate for Newton County?
The graduation rate is 86.8%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Newton County spend per student?
Newton County spends $14,629 per pupil — 2% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Newton County?
73% of students in Newton County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Newton County?
No, Newton County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Newton County serve?
Newton County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Newton County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Newton County is 40/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.