Georgia public high school · Newton County

Alcovy High School

14567 Highway 36, Covington, GA 30014. 450 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 48% of them enrolled in college within a year.

48%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)12.0 pts below Georgia (60%)
13.2%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)4.6 pts below the typical Georgia school (17.8%)
86.3%4-year graduation rate (2025)1.0 pts below Georgia (87.2%)
938Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
36.6%AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)28.0 pts below the typical Georgia school (64.6%)
32.1%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)17.9 pts below Georgia (50%)

The path from Alcovy

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 33.3%Georgia private college 2.2%Out-of-state college 6.9%Georgia technical college 5.6%Career credential, working 9.3%Working, not in college 25.1%Not found in Georgia records 17.6%

    Share of the 450 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

  2. 2

    Where they enrolled

    Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.

    Most common out-of-state choices: Alabama State University, Benedict College, Central State University, Southern New Hampshire University, The University of Alabama. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)

  3. 3

    What those colleges lead to

    CollegeStudents from hereGraduation rateAvg. net price / yrMedian earnings, 10 yrsMedian debt
    Georgia State University4151%$12,365$51,903$21,500
    Kennesaw State University1850%$16,325$62,766$21,500
    Fort Valley State University1639%$12,421$41,857$26,738
    Georgia Piedmont Technical College1536%$12,185$40,636$14,500
    Albany State University1230%$14,511$44,975$21,750

    College figures: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Graduation rate is within 150% of normal time. Earnings are for former students working and not enrolled.

  4. 4

    Five and eight years later

    Class of 2019, five years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher13.2%
    Associate degree6.6%
    Certificate or other credential21.3%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet12.5%
    No credential, not enrolled46.4%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher14.2%
    Associate degree4.8%
    Certificate or other credential16.3%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet4%
    No credential, not enrolled60.6%

    Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

College-going over time

40%50%60%70%80%20072009201120132015201720192021202348%
Alcovy High SchoolGeorgia, all public high schools

Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.

Ready for college work?

46.9%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
18.3%Needed remedial English
22.6%Earned 24+ college credits in year one (Class of 2021)Georgia: 33.1%
16.2Average ACT composite (2025)Georgia: 21.5

Learning support: share of graduates who enrolled in a Georgia public college and were placed in remedial courses. Credits: share of all graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA.

Who attends

Black66%
White18%
Hispanic11%
Multiracial5%
Asian1%
93%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%
10.2%In gifted programs

Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.

Where it is

Nearby high schools: Eastside High School (9.4 mi, 59.2% to college) · Newton High School (10.7 mi, 54.1% to college) · Jasper County High School (11.3 mi, 45.1% to college) · Ola High School (11.5 mi, 62% to college) · Salem High School (12.7 mi, 48.5% to college)

Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Newton County attendance zone for an address.

Compared with the district and state

MeasureAlcovyNewton CountyGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)48%53.5%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)86.3%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)938—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)32.1%—50%

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Quick answers

What percent of Alcovy High School graduates go to college?
48% of the Class of 2024 at Alcovy High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do Alcovy High School graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most Alcovy High School graduates are Georgia State University, Kennesaw State University and Fort Valley State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at Alcovy High School?
Alcovy High School has a four-year graduation rate of 86.3%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many Alcovy High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
13.2% of Alcovy High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.