Primary and Secondary Education

 

Newton County School System

 

With over 19,000 students enrolled, that makes the Newton County School system the largest stakeholder in Newton County.  Over the last 8 years, nine new schools have been built, 57 additional classrooms have been constructed, a new Board of Education building, and a new Service Center to house the maintenance, warehouse, and transportation department in one central location.

 

The Newton County School System services the entire county including the five municipalities located within the county.  The 20 schools are organized into:

• Twelve elementary schools (grade PreK - 5)
• Four middle schools (grades 6 - 8)
• Three high schools (grades 9 - 12)
• One alternative school (grades 7 - 12)

Newton County residents are proud of their growing school system.  Over the last six years, improvements have been made on standardized achievement tests.  The average SAT score has topped the state and national average for the past four years while the dropout rate has been reduced to well below the state average.

 

Private Schools

 

Eastminster School, located in Conyers, is an independent college preparatory school serving lower and middle school students.  The program is grounded in traditional Judeo-Christian values and a rigorous liberal arts curriculum. "Excellence in Mind, Body and Soul".

 

Contact Information:

2450 Lennox Drive, Conyers GA 30094

Ph: (770) 786-6780, Fax: (770) 860-1900

 

Montessori School of Covington, located on Clark Street about a mile from the downtown square, is one of thousands of schools around the world who base their principles of education on the teachings of Dr. Maria Montessori.  It is a non-profit private school who provides primary and elementary level educations for children.

 

Contact Information:

4108 Summers Street, Covington GA 30014

Ph: (770) 788-7779, Fax: (770) 788-7779

 

Peachtree Academy is a NAEYC accredited school with two locations in Conyers.  The main campus on Ellington road houses certified PreK through middle grade classes with plans for future expansion to include grades through 12.  Peachtree Academy is accredited by the Georgia Accrediting Commission.

Contact Information:

1801 Ellington Road, Conyers GA 30013

Ph: (770) 860-8900, Fax: (770) 761-0883

 

Piedmont Academy, located in neighboring Jasper County, is a non-profit, independent, co-educational institution with programs for students from grades Pre-K to Twelfth.  Piedmont Academy is accredited by the Georgia Accrediting Commission and a member of the Georgia Independent Schools Association.

Contact Information:

P.O. box 231, Monticello GA 31064

Ph: (706) 468-8818, Fax: (706) 468-2409

 

Higher Education

 

DeKalb Technical College - Covington Campus offers a wide variety of programs of study that lead to an Associate of Applied Technology Degree, Diploma, or Technical Certificate of Credit. The Covington Campus has approximately 1400 students enrolled.

 

Georgia Perimeter College strives to meet the changing expectations of their diverse collegiate and community constituencies by providing effective, innovative, and lifelong educational opportunities.  They are committed to diversity, continuous improvements, high academic standards, and the efficient use of resources.  In decision-making at all levels, the enhancement of their student's lives is the first priority.

 

Oxford College is a part of Emory University, one of the leading universities in the nation.  Oxford College is a two year liberal arts college located on Emory's original campus in Oxford, Georgia and is the historic heart of the University.

 

Troy University Covington Campus offers Masters of Education in Counseling and Psychology, Criminal Justice, English, Foundations of Education, Higher Education Administration, History, and Instructional Technology.