For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 4,685 students in Covington, GA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Covington, GA are Newton County Theme School At Ficquett, Veterans Memorial Middle School and Indian Creek Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Covington, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Covington have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Covington, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newton County Theme School At Ficquett
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2207 Williams St Ne
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 786-2636
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 786-2636
Grades: PK-8
| 1,025 students
Rank: #22.
Veterans Memorial Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13357 Brown Bridge Rd
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 385-6893
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 385-6893
Grades: 6-8
| 628 students
Rank: #33.
Indian Creek Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11051 Covington By Pass Rd
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 385-6453
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 385-6453
Grades: 6-8
| 828 students
Rank: #44.
Clements Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
66 Jack Neely Rd
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 784-2934
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 784-2934
Grades: 6-8
| 733 students
Rank: #55.
Cousins Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8187 Carlton Trl Nw
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 786-7311
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 786-7311
Grades: 6-8
| 571 students
Rank: #66.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5225 Salem Rd
Covington, GA 30016
(678) 625-6617
Covington, GA 30016
(678) 625-6617
Grades: 6-8
| 900 students
Covington, Georgia ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Challenge Charter Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
8134 Geiger St Nw
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-9310
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-9310
Grades: 6-12
| 105 students
Crossroads Psychodeucational Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2109 Newton Dr Ne
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 467-6600
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 467-6600
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Crossroads Psychoed Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2109 Newton Dr
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 787-1330
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 787-1330
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Newton College And Career Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
144 Ram Dr
Covington, GA 30014
(678) 625-6769
Covington, GA 30014
(678) 625-6769
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
396 Elks Club Rd
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 783-9310
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 783-9310
Grades: 7-11
| n/a students
Project Adventure, Inc. (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
396 Elks Club Road
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-9310
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-9310
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Sharp Learning Center #3 (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3135 Newton Dr Ne
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 787-3010
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 787-3010
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Covington, GA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Covington, GA include Newton County Theme School At Ficquett, Veterans Memorial Middle School and Indian Creek Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Covington?
6 public middle schools are located in Covington.
What is the racial composition of students in Covington?
Covington public middle schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Covington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Covington include: Veterans Memorial Middle School vs. Clements Middle School, Clements Middle School vs. Veterans Memorial Middle School, Cousins Middle School vs. Clements Middle School
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