Newton High School
1 Ram Way, Covington, GA 30014. 614 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 54.1% of them enrolled in college within a year.
The path from Newton
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 35.2%Georgia private college 3.6%Out-of-state college 9.8%Georgia technical college 5.5%Career credential, working 10.7%Working, not in college 18.7%Not found in Georgia records 16.4%Share of the 614 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
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Where they enrolled
Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.
Most common out-of-state choices: Alabama A & M University, North Carolina A & T State University, Alabama State University, Belmont University, Butler Community College. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)
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What those colleges lead to
College Students from here Graduation rate Avg. net price / yr Median earnings, 10 yrs Median debt Georgia State University 63 51% $12,365 $51,903 $21,500 Kennesaw State University 34 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 Fort Valley State University 29 39% $12,421 $41,857 $26,738 Georgia Piedmont Technical College 15 36% $12,185 $40,636 $14,500 University of West Georgia 13 44% $11,787 $54,320 $20,750 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.
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Five and eight years later
Class of 2019, five years after high school
Class of 2016, eight years after high school
Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
College-going over time
Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Ready for college work?
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
Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.
Where it is
Nearby high schools: Salem High School (3.6 mi, 48.5% to college) · Rockdale County High School (6.7 mi, 58.4% to college) · Heritage High School (7.3 mi, 56.8% to college) · Eastside High School (7.6 mi, 59.2% to college) · Alcovy High School (10.7 mi, 48% 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
| Measure | Newton | Newton County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 54.1% | 53.5% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 91.8% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 921 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 43.1% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Newton High School graduates go to college?
- 54.1% of the Class of 2024 at Newton High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Newton High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Newton 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 Newton High School?
- Newton High School has a four-year graduation rate of 91.8%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Newton High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 12.8% of Newton High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
