For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 6,057 students in Covington, GA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Covington, GA are Eastside High School, Newton High School and Alcovy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Covington, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Covington have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Covington, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Eastside High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Covington, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eastside High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
140 Highway 142
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-2920
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-2920
Gr: 9-12 | 1,590 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Newton High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Ram Way
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 787-2250
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 787-2250
Gr: 9-12 | 2,499 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Alcovy High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14567 Highway 36
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-4995
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-4995
Gr: 9-12 | 1,968 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Covington, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Covington, GA include Eastside High School, Newton High School and Alcovy High School.
How many public high schools are located in Covington?
3 public high schools are located in Covington.
What is the racial composition of students in Covington?
Covington public high schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Covington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Covington include: Alcovy High School vs. Newton High School, Newton High School vs. Alcovy High School, Eastside High School vs. Alcovy High School
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