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South Salem Elementary School

5335 Salem Rd, Covington, GA 30016

FSchola Grade
Grades
Pre-K–5
Elementary
Students
855
Enrolled 2024–25
Students per teacher
14.5 : 1
Full-time teachers
District
Newton County
Newton County

Schola Grade F · Far below average

Letter grade (A–F) · compared with 1,213 Georgia elementary schools · How we grade
Test scores12% proficient in math & reading
8thpercentile
Equity12% of low-income students proficient
10thpercentile
Attendance41% chronically absent
11thpercentile
Class size14.5 students per teacher
24thpercentile

Percentiles compare this school with other Georgia elementary schools; the line marks the middle. Data: test scores 2021–22, graduation and absenteeism 2022–23 (U.S. Department of Education, EDFacts); coursework 2023–24 (Civil Rights Data Collection); staffing 2024–25 (NCES).

About South Salem Elementary School

South Salem Elementary School is a public elementary school in Covington, Georgia, serving grades Pre-K–5. It is part of Newton County. The school is located in a large suburb in Newton County.

In the 2024–25 school year, 855 students were enrolled, with about 14.5 students for every full-time teacher. That ratio is larger than the typical Georgia elementary school (13.0 students per teacher). Its Schola Grade is F (far below average), compared with 1,213 Georgia elementary schools.

Grades & enrollment

Students per grade, 2024–25Grades Pre-K–5

Location & nearby schools

5335 Salem Rd
Covington, GA 30016
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School details

Type
Public School · What this means
Level
Elementary
Grades offered
Pre-K–5
Enrollment (2024–25)
855 students
Students per teacher
14.5 to 1
Charter school
No
Magnet school
No
Locale
Suburb — Large
School district
Newton County
County
Newton County
NCES school ID
130393003770

Schools near South Salem Elementary School

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School data comes from the U.S. Department of Education: the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and EDGE school locations (2024–25) and Private School Survey (2023–24), the Civil Rights Data Collection (2023–24), and EDFacts (test results 2021–22; graduation and chronic absenteeism 2022–23), plus other public sources. Please contact the school to confirm enrollment, programs, and other details. How we source data.