Alcovy High School

Summary:

Alcovy High School is a public high school located in Covington, Georgia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,991 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.

Alcovy High School consistently underperforms compared to the Newton County and Georgia state averages on the Milestones Assessments. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were significantly lower than the county and state in subjects like American Literature and Composition (23.7% vs. 30.9% and 42%), Algebra I (21.2% vs. 26% and 44%), and United States History (7.1% vs. 20.1% and 38.7%). Additionally, Alcovy High School's four-year graduation rate has ranged from 83.7% to 88.6% over the past five years, which is lower than the state average and some of the nearby schools like Newton High School (91.7%) and Eastside High School (91.0%).

Alcovy High School has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 52.76% to 54.6% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the rates at some nearby schools like Eastside High School (45.59%) and Social Circle High School (29.36%). Additionally, Alcovy High School's per-student spending has increased from $7,882 in 2016-2017 to $9,001 in 2018-2019, but it is still lower than the spending at some nearby schools like Eastside High School ($9,445) and Social Circle High School ($9,942).

Detail:

Public 9-12

14567 Highway 36
Covington, GA 30014

(770) 784-4995

District: Newton County

SchoolDigger Rank:
391^st of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,001

Feeder schools for Alcovy High School:

Elementary:	Heard-Mixon Elementary School
	Livingston Elementary School
	Oak Hill Elementary School
	Rocky Plains Elementary School
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	South Salem Elementary School
Middle:	Liberty Middle School
	Veterans Memorial Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 20.5

Number of students: 2,039

Racial breakdown:

African American:

63.2%

White:

19.3%

Hispanic:

11.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 65.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Alcovy High School ranks worse than 85.4% of high schools in Georgia. It also ranks last among 3 ranked high schools in the Newton County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.81. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Alcovy High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (63.2%), White (19.3%), Hispanic (11.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 65.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alcovy High School is 20.5. 1 high schools in the Newton County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Alcovy High School employs 99.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alcovy High School is $9,001. 1 high schools in the Newton County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Alcovy High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Alcovy High School 391^st of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Alcovy High School in the ranking list.)

Newton County:

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

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Rank History for Alcovy High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2007	46.03	210^th	358	41.3%
2008	47.01	216^th	370	41.6%
2009	45.82	229^th	372	38.4%
2010	55.79	162^nd	384	57.8%
2011	52.49	202^nd	402	49.8%
2012	62.01	132^nd	396	66.7%
2013	50.50	211^th	425	50.4%
2014	54.95	161^st	425	62.1%
2015	40.35	219^th	435	49.7%
2016	43.47	197^th	426	53.8%
2017	37.73	224^th	420	46.7%
2018	32.01	272^nd	428	36.4%
2019	32.31	283^rd	438	35.4%
2021	13.64	367^th	410	10.5%
2022	16.11	361^st	429	15.9%
2023	17.16	363^rd	442	17.9%
2024	15.81	391^st	458	14.6%

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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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by a teacher
Sunday, June 10, 2018

Administrators try but the students are unruly and lack motivation to learn. Fights, theft, abuse of weaker students, skipping class, are all part of a regular day at this school. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Alcovy High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2007	680	682	12	43	6	n/a	n/a	20	1443
2008	776	788	12	46	5	n/a	n/a	35	1662
2009	742	775	12	56	1	n/a	n/a	49	1635
2010	758	800	10	60	0	1	46	0	1675
2011	806	981	9	75	2	2	61	0	1936
2012	802	982	18	77	3	1	69	0	1952
2013	785	1011	14	71	3	0	68	0	1952
2014	790	917	15	85	3	0	64	0	1874
2015	780	1065	15	86	3	0	80	0	2029
2016	741	1027	14	103	2	1	76	0	1964
2017	700	1071	16	121	1	1	83	0	1993
2018	645	1104	9	119	2	1	82	0	1962
2019	610	1095	11	139	2	0	77	0	1934
2020	567	1090	8	138	2	1	73	0	1879
2021	558	1067	11	179	2	4	84	0	1905
2022	487	1192	11	190	0	6	80	0	1966
2023	432	1225	14	219	0	7	94	0	1991
2024	394	1288	12	238	1	7	99	0	2039

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 Alcovy High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	1443	75.2	19.2	46.6
2008	1662	94.5	17.6	46.7
2009	1635	103.4	15.8	50
2010	1675	107.8	15.5	54
2011	1936	112.3	17.2	60.1
2012	1952	115.5	16.9	61.5
2013	1952	106.3	18.3	59.5
2014	1874	102.1	18.3	59
2015	2029	98.0	20.7	60.7
2016	1964	104.0	18.8	63.8
2017	1993	105.5	18.8	64
2018	1962	104.6	18.7	64.2
2019	1934	100.8	19.1	58.6
2020	1879	101.6	18.4	62.9
2021	1905	97.5	19.5	52.8
2022	1966	92.5	21.2	n/a
2023	1991	95.4	20.8	54.6
2024	2039	99.1	20.5	65.8

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 Alcovy High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	1443	75.2	19.2	46.6
2008	1662	94.5	17.6	46.7
2009	1635	103.4	15.8	50
2010	1675	107.8	15.5	54
2011	1936	112.3	17.2	60.1
2012	1952	115.5	16.9	61.5
2013	1952	106.3	18.3	59.5
2014	1874	102.1	18.3	59
2015	2029	98.0	20.7	60.7
2016	1964	104.0	18.8	63.8
2017	1993	105.5	18.8	64
2018	1962	104.6	18.7	64.2
2019	1934	100.8	19.1	58.6
2020	1879	101.6	18.4	62.9
2021	1905	97.5	19.5	52.8
2022	1966	92.5	21.2	n/a
2023	1991	95.4	20.8	54.6
2024	2039	99.1	20.5	65.8

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 Alcovy High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$402 (5.1%)	$7,480 (94.9%)	$7,882
2018	$456 (5.4%)	$7,928 (94.6%)	$8,383
2019	$476 (5.3%)	$8,525 (94.7%)	$9,001

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Alcovy High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 283^rd of 438 High schools	Ranks 363^rd of 442 High schools	17.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Alcovy High School)	30.7	26.5	4.2%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Newton County)	37.8	28	9.8%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Alcovy High School)	12.2	8.4	3.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Newton County)	20.6	14.7	5.9%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%
End of Course Biology (Alcovy High School)	35	15.7	19.3%
End of Course Biology (Newton County)	35.3	23.7	11.6%
End of Course Biology (Georgia)	49	45.5	3.5%
End of Course United States History (Alcovy High School)	30.3	11.2	19.1%
End of Course United States History (Newton County)	35.7	18.9	16.8%
End of Course United States History (Georgia)	48.3	37.1	11.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1934	1991	2.9%
African American	1095	1225	11.9%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	11	14	27.3%
Hispanic	139	219	57.6%
Pacific Islander	0	7
White	610	432	29.2%
Two or More Races	77	94	22.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	58.6%	54.6%	4%

Schools Near Alcovy High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2024)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2024)	Milestones Assessment United States History (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 American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Alcovy High School	Public	9-12	14567 Highway 36	Covington	30014	Newton County	Newton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 784-4995	2,039	99	20.5	65.8%	394 (19.3%)	1,288 (63.2%)	238 (11.7%)	12 (0.6%)	1 (0.0%)	7 (0.3%)	99 (4.9%)	15.8	391^st of 458 public high schools	14.6%		17.2	363^rd of 442 public high schools	17.9%	28	23.7	21.2	17.4	7.1	$9,001	$476	$8,525
Eastside High School	Public	9-12	140 Highway 142	Covington	30014	Newton County	Newton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 784-2920	1,615	84	19.2	57.3%	655 (40.6%)	714 (44.2%)	154 (9.5%)	20 (1.2%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (4.3%)	47.1	204^th of 458 public high schools	55.5%		42	219^th of 442 public high schools	50.5%	15	44.3	34.5	37.2	36.6	$9,445	$454	$8,991
Newton High School	Public	9-12	1 Ram Way	Covington	30016	Newton County	Newton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 787-2250	2,563	120	21.2	75.5%	162 (6.3%)	2,028 (79.1%)	269 (10.5%)	21 (0.8%)	1 (0.0%)	11 (0.4%)	71 (2.8%)	20.3	357^th of 458 public high schools	22.1%		19.9	346^th of 442 public high schools	21.7%	11	27.7	12.4	20.1	20.9	$8,439	$452	$7,987
Jasper County High School	Public	9-12	14477 Ga Highway 11 N	Monticello	31064	Jasper County	Jasper County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 468-5026	753	46	16.4	66.3%	477 (63.3%)	157 (20.8%)	74 (9.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (5.7%)	39.8	242^nd of 458 public high schools	47.2%		46	199^th of 442 public high schools	55.0%	43	30.1	41.0	25.0	48.1	$9,676	$570	$9,107
Ola High School	Public	9-12	357 N Ola Rd	McDonough	30252	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	No	(770) 288-3222	1,652	91	18.1	42.1%	786 (47.6%)	594 (36.0%)	153 (9.3%)	22 (1.3%)	7 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	88 (5.3%)	67.9	93^rd of 458 public high schools	79.7%		59.5	121^st of 442 public high schools	72.6%	28	47.8	54.5	52.5	51.8	$8,173	$272	$7,901
Salem High School	Public	9-12	3551 Underwood Rd SE	Conyers	30013	Rockdale County	Rockdale County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 929-0176	1,047	63	16.6	79.9%	34 (3.2%)	843 (80.5%)	120 (11.5%)	10 (1.0%)	3 (0.3%)	3 (0.3%)	34 (3.2%)	20.7	356^th of 458 public high schools	22.3%		21.3	338^th of 442 public high schools	23.5%	18	22.4	17.6	19.6	28.4	$9,907	$422	$9,485
Jackson High School	Public	9-12	717 S Harkness St	Jackson	30233	Butts County	Butts County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 504-2340	1,071	63	16.9	64.8%	591 (55.2%)	361 (33.7%)	56 (5.2%)	5 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	56 (5.2%)	42	230^th of 458 public high schools	49.8%		39.1	236^th of 442 public high schools	46.6%	6	27.5	36.8	44.8	33.2	$9,316	$404	$8,913
Locust Grove High	Public	9-12	3275 S Ola Rd	Locust Grove	30248	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	No	(770) 898-1452	1,632	87	18.8	61.5%	545 (33.4%)	829 (50.8%)	164 (10.0%)	9 (0.6%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	80 (4.9%)	28.1	311^th of 458 public high schools	32.1%		28.4	292^nd of 442 public high schools	33.9%	19	30.4	17.2	31.3	22.3	$8,713	$272	$8,441
Social Circle High School	Public	9-12	154 Alcova Dr	Social Circle	30025	Walton County	Social Circle City	No	No	No	No	(770) 464-2611	579	41	14.1	44.7%	410 (70.8%)	119 (20.6%)	24 (4.1%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.3%)	41.2	235^th of 458 public high schools	48.7%		42.6	217^th of 442 public high schools	50.9%	18	43.7	3.3	37.8	44.9	$9,942	$281	$9,661
Heritage High School	Public	9-12	2400 Granade Rd SW	Conyers	30094	Rockdale County	Rockdale County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 483-5428	1,803	100	18.0	70.2%	127 (7.0%)	1,145 (63.5%)	442 (24.5%)	12 (0.7%)	5 (0.3%)	8 (0.4%)	64 (3.5%)	35.1	268^th of 458 public high schools	41.5%		34.8	261^st of 442 public high schools	41.0%	7	37.0	20.0	35.0	28.4	$8,375	$288	$8,087

Frequently Asked Questions about Alcovy High School

What schools feed into Alcovy High School?

Alcovy High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Heard-Mixon Elementary School
Elementary : Livingston Elementary School
Elementary : Oak Hill Elementary School
Elementary : Rocky Plains Elementary School
Elementary : South Salem Elementary School
Middle : Liberty Middle School
Middle : Veterans Memorial Middle School

How many students attend Alcovy High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,039 students attended Alcovy High School.

What district is Alcovy High School in?

Newton County

Is Alcovy High School a good school?

Alcovy High School ranks in the bottom 14.6% of Georgia high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Alcovy High School?

Students at Alcovy High School are 63% African American, 19% White, 12% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

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