Rocky Plains Elementary School

Summary:

Rocky Plains Elementary School is a public elementary school in Covington, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 585 students. The school is part of the Newton County School District, which is ranked 157 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Rocky Plains Elementary School consistently underperforms compared to the Newton County and Georgia state averages in the Milestones Assessment for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in 5th grade English Language Arts was 24.7%, compared to 36.3% for Newton County and 48.2% for the state. The school has a low statewide ranking, consistently placing in the bottom half of Georgia elementary schools, and has maintained a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years, indicating it is among the lowest-performing schools in the state. Additionally, Rocky Plains Elementary School has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 66.98% to 84.96% over the past few years, suggesting a high concentration of economically disadvantaged students.

When comparing Rocky Plains Elementary to other nearby schools in the Newton County district, it consistently underperforms. For example, East Newton Elementary, located about 9.83 miles away, outperforms Rocky Plains in all subject areas and grade levels, with significantly higher proficiency rates. Furthermore, when comparing Rocky Plains to schools in the neighboring Butts County and Henry County districts, the performance gap becomes even more pronounced, with schools in these districts, such as Stark Elementary and New Hope Elementary, consistently outperforming Rocky Plains in all subject areas and grade levels.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

5300 Highway 162 S
Covington, GA 30016

(770) 784-4987

District: Newton County

SchoolDigger Rank:
1112^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,565

Students who attend Rocky Plains Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Indian Creek Middle School
High:	Alcovy High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 619

Racial breakdown:

African American:

45.2%

White:

35.1%

Hispanic:

12.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 89.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Rocky Plains Elementary School ranks worse than 89.1% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 12^th among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Newton County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.18. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Rocky Plains Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (45.2%), White (35.1%), Hispanic (12.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 89.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rocky Plains Elementary School is 15.8. 11 elementary schools in the Newton County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Rocky Plains Elementary School employs 39.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rocky Plains Elementary School is $10,565, which is the 7^th highest among 14 elementary schools in the Newton County School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Rocky Plains Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Newton County:

SchoolDigger ranks Newton County 157^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Rocky Plains Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	52.44	605^th	1101	45.0%
2007	46.20	701^st	1125	37.7%
2008	36.13	806^th	1134	28.9%
2009	43.71	729^th	1133	35.7%
2010	56.69	594^th	1183	49.8%
2011	59.42	584^th	1212	51.8%
2012	58.29	608^th	1201	49.4%
2013	73.34	331^st	1225	73.0%
2014	65.43	498^th	1231	59.5%
2015	54.36	526^th	1240	57.6%
2016	54.83	498^th	1233	59.6%
2017	51.61	533^rd	1205	55.8%
2018	37.76	739^th	1209	38.9%
2019	38.58	737^th	1234	40.3%
2021	18.77	976^th	1214	19.6%
2022	17.93	1024^th	1244	17.7%
2023	16.63	1072^nd	1242	13.7%
2024	14.18	1112^th	1248	10.9%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Rocky Plains Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2006	430	289	0	36	0	n/a	n/a	31	786
2007	463	335	1	43	0	n/a	n/a	35	877
2008	478	341	1	24	0	n/a	n/a	38	882
2009	510	372	0	24	0	n/a	n/a	37	943
2010	546	350	1	23	0	0	29	0	949
2011	557	330	2	28	2	0	35	0	954
2012	446	216	6	40	3	0	41	0	752
2013	460	193	5	44	4	0	33	0	739
2014	444	210	5	37	1	0	41	0	738
2015	394	208	3	44	1	0	30	0	680
2016	367	188	2	54	0	0	26	0	637
2017	349	197	3	58	0	0	35	0	642
2018	319	183	5	53	0	0	28	0	588
2019	298	185	3	40	2	0	30	0	558
2020	294	189	3	40	1	0	30	0	557
2021	241	204	2	39	2	0	39	0	527
2022	230	244	3	51	2	1	37	0	568
2023	211	271	2	67	1	1	32	0	585
2024	217	280	3	78	1	1	39	0	619

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Rocky Plains Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	786	41.6	18.9	50.9
2007	877	53.1	16.5	54.2
2008	882	56.5	15.6	53.6
2009	943	59.5	15.8	59.6
2010	949	58.2	16.3	66.4
2011	954	57.6	16.5	62.7
2012	752	48.1	15.6	68.5
2013	739	47.8	15.4	67.4
2014	738	47.2	15.6	72.2
2015	680	45.0	15.1	72.8
2016	637	46.0	13.8	73
2017	642	41.9	15.3	72
2018	588	41.6	14.1	70.1
2019	558	38.5	14.4	73.7
2020	557	36.5	15.2	71.3
2021	527	34.5	15.2	67
2022	568	35.4	16.0	n/a
2023	585	37.4	15.6	85
2024	619	39.1	15.8	89.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Rocky Plains Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	786	41.6	18.9	50.9
2007	877	53.1	16.5	54.2
2008	882	56.5	15.6	53.6
2009	943	59.5	15.8	59.6
2010	949	58.2	16.3	66.4
2011	954	57.6	16.5	62.7
2012	752	48.1	15.6	68.5
2013	739	47.8	15.4	67.4
2014	738	47.2	15.6	72.2
2015	680	45.0	15.1	72.8
2016	637	46.0	13.8	73
2017	642	41.9	15.3	72
2018	588	41.6	14.1	70.1
2019	558	38.5	14.4	73.7
2020	557	36.5	15.2	71.3
2021	527	34.5	15.2	67
2022	568	35.4	16.0	n/a
2023	585	37.4	15.6	85
2024	619	39.1	15.8	89.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Rocky Plains Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$464 (5.3%)	$8,337 (94.7%)	$8,801
2018	$702 (7.0%)	$9,390 (93.0%)	$10,092
2019	$729 (6.9%)	$9,836 (93.1%)	$10,565

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rocky Plains Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 737^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 1072^nd of 1242 Elementary schools	26.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rocky Plains Elementary School)	28.8	19.4	9.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Newton County)	33.1	26	7.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rocky Plains Elementary School)	50.7	27.2	23.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Newton County)	39.3	28	11.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rocky Plains Elementary School)	26.1	19	7.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Newton County)	32.6	23.5	9.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rocky Plains Elementary School)	45.1	17.7	27.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Newton County)	38.1	23.1	15%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rocky Plains Elementary School)	42.1	18.2	23.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Newton County)	36.5	27.3	9.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rocky Plains Elementary School)	41.1	10.1	31%
5th Grade Mathematics (Newton County)	31.9	17.1	14.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Rocky Plains Elementary School)	29.5	17.2	12.3%
5th Grade Science (Newton County)	28.7	23.6	5.1%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	558	585	4.8%
African American	185	271	46.5%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	3	2	33.3%
Hispanic	40	67	67.5%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	298	211	29.2%
Two or More Races	30	32	6.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	73.7%	85%	11.3%

Schools Near Rocky Plains Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Rocky Plains Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5300 Highway 162 S	Covington	30016	Newton County	Newton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 784-4987	619	39	15.8	89.7%	217 (35.1%)	280 (45.2%)	78 (12.6%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	39 (6.3%)	14.2	1112^th of 1248 public elementary schools	10.9%		16.6	1072^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	13.7%	40	18.2	17.3	24.7	19.3	13.5	12.9	23.7	$10,565	$729	$9,836
Heard-Mixon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	14110 Highway 36	Covington	30014	Newton County	Newton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 784-2980	439	35	12.6	84.3%	142 (32.3%)	206 (46.9%)	70 (15.9%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.1%)	19.8	1008^th of 1248 public elementary schools	19.2%		20	1009^th of 1242 public elementary schools	18.8%	1	17.9	26.0	37.9	16.7	13.7	22.4	23.7	$11,977	$947	$11,031
Rock Spring Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1550 Stroud Rd	McDonough	30252	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	No	(770) 957-6851	704	48	14.7	58.0%	334 (47.4%)	210 (29.8%)	80 (11.4%)	12 (1.7%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	65 (9.2%)	41.3	672^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	46.2%		34.9	768^th of 1242 public elementary schools	38.2%	96	23.9	29.5	47.0	27.4	37.9	40.9	43.5	$8,037	$272	$7,765
New Hope Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1655 New Hope Rd	Locust Grove	30248	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	No	(770) 898-7362	646	46	14.1	59.9%	392 (60.7%)	139 (21.5%)	63 (9.8%)	9 (1.4%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (6.2%)	54.6	507^th of 1248 public elementary schools	59.4%		58.7	458^th of 1242 public elementary schools	63.1%	49	31.3	45.1	45.3	41.7	50.0	43.6	41.0	$9,288	$273	$9,015
Livingston Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3657 Highway 81 S	Covington	30016	Newton County	Newton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 784-2930	420	31	13.3	86.7%	37 (8.8%)	308 (73.3%)	30 (7.1%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	38 (9.0%)	17.7	1047^th of 1248 public elementary schools	16.1%		13.2	1115^th of 1242 public elementary schools	10.2%	68	20.0	21.0	27.3	21.8	24.2	16.7	21.2	$11,615	$983	$10,632
Ola Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	278 N Ola Rd	McDonough	30252	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	No	(770) 957-5777	889	57	15.5	52.1%	311 (35.0%)	375 (42.2%)	122 (13.7%)	16 (1.8%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (6.9%)	45.5	619^th of 1248 public elementary schools	50.4%		46.3	606^th of 1242 public elementary schools	51.2%	13	36.9	37.4	44.2	34.4	46.6	35.7	28.8	$8,238	$272	$7,966
Stark Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	209 Stark Rd	Jackson	30233	Butts County	Butts County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 775-9470	666	45	14.7	89.2%	433 (65.0%)	162 (24.3%)	32 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	36 (5.4%)	40.3	692^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	44.6%		36.5	748^th of 1242 public elementary schools	39.8%	56	33.0	36.7	37.0	35.1	34.4	33.3	36.7	$9,743	$695	$9,049
Oak Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6243 Highway 212	Covington	30016	Newton County	Newton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 385-6906	642	45	14.2	80.5%	123 (19.2%)	373 (58.1%)	92 (14.3%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	49 (7.6%)	35.2	769^th of 1248 public elementary schools	38.4%		32.2	806^th of 1242 public elementary schools	35.1%	37	15.3	30.7	42.0	23.5	45.5	29.4	35.3	$10,045	$727	$9,317
Middle Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11649 Covington By Pass Rd	Covington	30014	Newton County	Newton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 385-6463	593	45	13.1	100.0%	94 (15.9%)	380 (64.1%)	66 (11.1%)	5 (0.8%)	3 (0.5%)	5 (0.8%)	40 (6.7%)	16.7	1070^th of 1248 public elementary schools	14.3%		18.8	1027^th of 1242 public elementary schools	17.3%	43	15.7	14.1	30.3	19.1	16.3	17.2	29.3	$9,981	$914	$9,067
South Salem Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5335 Salem Rd	Covington	30016	Newton County	Newton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 787-1330	848	55	15.3	96.7%	122 (14.4%)	546 (64.4%)	121 (14.3%)	8 (0.9%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	47 (5.5%)	14.2	1113^th of 1248 public elementary schools	10.8%		13.6	1108^th of 1242 public elementary schools	10.8%	5	12.8	21.5	27.5	15.4	18.2	9.8	22.0	$9,256	$699	$8,557

Frequently Asked Questions about Rocky Plains Elementary School

What district is Rocky Plains Elementary School in?

Newton County

What schools do graduates of Rocky Plains Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Rocky Plains Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Indian Creek Middle School
High : Alcovy High School

What is the racial makeup of Rocky Plains Elementary School?

Students at Rocky Plains Elementary School are 45% African American, 35% White, 13% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

How many students attend Rocky Plains Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 619 students attended Rocky Plains Elementary School.

Is Rocky Plains Elementary School a good school?

Rocky Plains Elementary School ranks in the bottom 10.9% of Georgia elementary schools.

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