Eastside High School

Summary:

Eastside High School is a public high school located in Covington, Georgia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,621 students. The school is part of the Newton County School District, which is ranked 157 out of 203 districts in Georgia and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Eastside High School has consistently maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 86.6% in 2018-2019 to 91.4% in 2017-2018, which are higher than the graduation rates of the other high schools in the Newton County district. Additionally, the school outperforms the Newton County district and the state of Georgia in several Milestones Assessment end-of-course exams, with 44.3% of students proficient or better in American Literature and Composition in 2023-2024, compared to 30.9% for Newton County and 42% for Georgia. However, Eastside High School's performance has declined in recent years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 65th out of 435 Georgia high schools in 2014-2015 to 204th out of 458 in 2023-2024, and its SchoolDigger star rating decreasing from 4 stars to 3 stars during this period.

When compared to nearby high schools outside the Newton County district, such as Loganville High School and Ola High School, Eastside High School's performance is mixed, with the nearby schools significantly outperforming Eastside High School in test scores and graduation rates. This suggests that Eastside High School may be serving a more economically disadvantaged student population, as evidenced by its relatively high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at 45.59% in 2022-2023, compared to 29.76% at Loganville High School and 25.57% at Ola High School.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 140 Highway 142
       Covington, GA  30014


(770) 784-2920

District: Newton County

SchoolDigger Rank:
204th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,445 Help


Feeder schools for Eastside High School:

Elementary:    East Newton Elementary School
    Mansfield Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.3 Help
Number of students:  1,621

Racial breakdown:

White:
43.6%
African American:
42.9%
Hispanic:
8.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Eastside High School ranks better than 55.5% of high schools in Georgia. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the Newton County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.14. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Eastside High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
Student Body
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Compare Details Eastside High School has the largest high school student body size in the Newton County School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Eastside High School is $9,445, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Newton County School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Eastside High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Eastside High School 204th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Eastside High School in the ranking list.)

Newton County:

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

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Rank History for Eastside High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 62.25 108th 335 67.8%
2007 69.36 78th 358 78.2%
2008 70.37 88th 370 76.2%
2009 62.40 127th 372 65.9%
2010 74.07 76th 384 80.2%
2011 70.60 90th 402 77.6%
2012 70.82 86th 396 78.3%
2013 60.14 135th 425 68.2%
2014 71.43 69th 425 83.8%
2015 70.06 65th 435 85.1%
2016 64.99 83rd 426 80.5%
2017 65.70 73rd 420 82.6%
2018 63.86 102nd 428 76.2%
2019 60.21 112th 438 74.4%
2021 25.30 308th 410 24.9%
2022 38.69 236th 429 45.0%
2023 42.01 219th 442 50.5%
2024 47.14 204th 458 55.5%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Eastside High School Test Scores
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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Open Quote When checking on Eastside as a potential school for our son, the admissions office and others welcomed us. We were very impressed with the academic opportunities available. We feel Eastside is going to provide our child with the academic, athletic and social opportunities to be a successful person. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Eastside High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 737 339 1 9 4 n/a n/a 0 1090
1996 737 339 1 9 4 n/a n/a 0 1090
1997 774 344 2 10 4 n/a n/a 0 1134
1998 627 297 1 12 3 n/a n/a 0 940
1999 694 309 5 16 2 n/a n/a 0 1026
2000 753 329 2 14 1 n/a n/a 0 1099
2001 800 354 2 12 2 n/a n/a 0 1170
2002 901 428 8 16 7 n/a n/a 0 1360
2003 901 428 8 16 7 n/a n/a 0 1360
2004 939 456 7 23 7 n/a n/a 0 1432
2005 934 479 6 33 8 n/a n/a 7 1467
2006 968 497 10 32 10 n/a n/a 16 1533
2007 773 459 12 32 7 n/a n/a 25 1308
2008 792 500 15 31 5 n/a n/a 35 1378
2009 813 500 15 32 4 n/a n/a 40 1404
2010 844 523 12 36 3 0 43 0 1461
2011 858 480 17 35 5 0 42 0 1437
2012 803 473 19 35 2 0 36 0 1368
2013 785 456 18 36 2 0 30 0 1327
2014 784 459 15 42 2 0 40 0 1342
2015 762 448 15 55 2 0 31 0 1313
2016 752 508 19 65 2 0 38 0 1384
2017 785 478 14 75 2 0 41 0 1395
2018 855 523 18 83 0 0 39 0 1518
2019 861 527 19 83 0 1 45 0 1536
2020 873 555 18 101 2 2 49 0 1600
2021 794 593 14 113 2 2 51 0 1569
2022 756 643 19 143 3 1 46 0 1611
2023 706 695 18 145 3 0 54 0 1621

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 Eastside High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 1090 75.6 14.4 30.6
1996 1090 75.6 14.4 30.6
1997 1134 76.6 14.8 33
1998 940 57.8 16.3 29.6
1999 1026 60.2 17.0 26.6
2000 1099 67.0 16.4 24.9
2001 1170 74.0 15.8 27.9
2002 1360 84.5 16.1 30.2
2003 1360 84.5 16.1 30.2
2004 1432 86.3 16.6 35.9
2005 1467 91.9 16.0 36.4
2006 1533 95.1 16.1 39.5
2007 1308 82.8 15.8 40.1
2008 1378 84.1 16.4 39.5
2009 1404 91.2 15.4 37.5
2010 1461 91.7 15.9 40
2011 1437 89.1 16.1 41.1
2012 1368 80.7 16.9 44.3
2013 1327 75.6 17.5 44.1
2014 1342 73.9 18.1 42.9
2015 1313 72.0 18.2 44.7
2016 1384 76.0 18.2 45.2
2017 1395 77.6 17.9 45.5
2018 1518 78.2 19.4 45.3
2019 1536 79.9 19.2 48.5
2020 1600 79.7 20.0 48.7
2021 1569 83.0 18.9 43.2
2022 1611 82.3 19.5 n/a
2023 1621 83.7 19.3 45.6

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 Eastside High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 1090 75.6 14.4 30.6
1996 1090 75.6 14.4 30.6
1997 1134 76.6 14.8 33
1998 940 57.8 16.3 29.6
1999 1026 60.2 17.0 26.6
2000 1099 67.0 16.4 24.9
2001 1170 74.0 15.8 27.9
2002 1360 84.5 16.1 30.2
2003 1360 84.5 16.1 30.2
2004 1432 86.3 16.6 35.9
2005 1467 91.9 16.0 36.4
2006 1533 95.1 16.1 39.5
2007 1308 82.8 15.8 40.1
2008 1378 84.1 16.4 39.5
2009 1404 91.2 15.4 37.5
2010 1461 91.7 15.9 40
2011 1437 89.1 16.1 41.1
2012 1368 80.7 16.9 44.3
2013 1327 75.6 17.5 44.1
2014 1342 73.9 18.1 42.9
2015 1313 72.0 18.2 44.7
2016 1384 76.0 18.2 45.2
2017 1395 77.6 17.9 45.5
2018 1518 78.2 19.4 45.3
2019 1536 79.9 19.2 48.5
2020 1600 79.7 20.0 48.7
2021 1569 83.0 18.9 43.2
2022 1611 82.3 19.5 n/a
2023 1621 83.7 19.3 45.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Eastside High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $390 (4.5%) $8,242 (95.5%) $8,632
2018 $432 (5.2%) $7,954 (94.8%) $8,386
2019 $454 (4.8%) $8,991 (95.2%) $9,445

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Eastside High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 112th of 438 High schoolsRanks 219th of 442 High schools
 24%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Eastside High School)57.834.4
 23.4%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Newton County)37.828
 9.8%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)47.338.9
 8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Eastside High School)23.920.7
 3.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Newton County)20.614.7
 5.9%
   End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)41.135.8
 5.3%
End of Course Biology (Eastside High School)47.842.9
 4.9%
   End of Course Biology (Newton County)35.323.7
 11.6%
   End of Course Biology (Georgia)4945.5
 3.5%
End of Course United States History (Eastside High School)57.530.2
 27.3%
   End of Course United States History (Newton County)35.718.9
 16.8%
   End of Course United States History (Georgia)48.337.1
 11.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students15361621
 5.5%
African American527695
 31.9%
American Indian03
Asian1918
 5.3%
Hispanic83145
 74.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White861706
 18%
Two or More Races4554
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.5%45.6%
 2.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Eastside High School

Eastside High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : East Newton Elementary School
Elementary : Mansfield Elementary School

Students at Eastside High School are 44% White, 43% African American, 9% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,621 students attended Eastside High School.

Eastside High School ranks 204th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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