For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 5,182 students in 30014, GA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 30014, GA are Newton County Theme School At Ficquett, Walnut Grove Elementary School and East Newton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 30014 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in 30014, GA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 30014, GA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-8 | 1,025 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Walnut Grove Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
460 Highway 81 S
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-0023
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-0023
Gr: PK-5 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
East Newton Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2286 Dixie Rd
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-2973
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-2973
Gr: PK-5 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Middle Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11649 Covington By Pass Rd
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 385-6463
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 385-6463
Gr: PK-5 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #55.
Heard-mixon Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14110 Highway 36
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-2980
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-2980
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #66.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 828 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #77.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #88.
Porterdale Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
45 Ram Dr
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-2928
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-2928
Gr: PK-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
30014, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Challenge Charter Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
8134 Geiger St Nw
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-9310
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-9310
Gr: 6-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Crossroads Psychodeucational Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2109 Newton Dr Ne
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 467-6600
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 467-6600
Crossroads Psychoed Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2109 Newton Dr
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 787-1330
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 787-1330
Newton College And Career Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
144 Ram Dr
Covington, GA 30014
(678) 625-6769
Covington, GA 30014
(678) 625-6769
396 Elks Club Rd
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 783-9310
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 783-9310
Gr: 7-11
Project Adventure, Inc. (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
396 Elks Club Road
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-9310
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-9310
Sharp Learning Center #3 (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3135 Newton Dr Ne
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 787-3010
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 787-3010
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 30014, GA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 30014, GA include Newton County Theme School At Ficquett, Walnut Grove Elementary School and East Newton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 30014?
8 public elementary schools are located in 30014.
What is the racial composition of students in 30014?
30014 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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