Porterdale’s public schools score below 73% of Georgia districts on tests and graduation
On the state math tests, 18% of Porterdale’s students scored proficient, below the Georgia average (37%). The grade covers the public school district serving Porterdale, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Georgia, not nationally.
From Georgia state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Porterdale’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 27% of tested students were proficient in reading and 18% in math, against 40% and 37% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
91% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84% across Georgia. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $14,957 per student, against $15,800 across Georgia (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
14 elementary schools, then six middle and three high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Porterdale’s grade
C: better than 27% of Georgia school districts. Graduation is above the Georgia average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Porterdale, with each school’s own grade.
9th grade in Porterdale · depends on your address
Newton High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,499 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Covington
Alcovy High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,968 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Covington
Eastside High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,590 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Covington
10th grade in Porterdale · depends on your address
Newton High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,499 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Covington
Alcovy High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,968 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Covington
Eastside High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,590 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Covington
11th grade in Porterdale · depends on your address
Newton High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,499 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Covington
Alcovy High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,968 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Covington
Eastside High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,590 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Covington
12th grade in Porterdale · depends on your address
Newton High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,499 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Covington
Alcovy High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,968 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Covington
Eastside High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,590 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Covington
Porterdale’s public schools are run by Newton County School District, which also serves Covington, Mansfield, Newborn and Oxford. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Porterdale vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Georgia towns that share Porterdale’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Porterdale | C | Newton County |
| Covington | C | Newton County |
Every school in Porterdale
22 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Georgia’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Porterdale’s schools
Are Porterdale’s schools good?
On Georgia’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Porterdale children attend score below 73% of Georgia’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 28%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Porterdale in?
Newton County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 18,672 students in 22 schools (2024–25).
Where do Porterdale kids go to high school?
One of 3 high schools, depending on your address: Newton High School, Alcovy High School and Eastside High School.
What is Porterdale’s graduation rate?
91% of the class of 2023 in Newton County School District graduated in four years, against 84% across Georgia.
How much does Porterdale spend per student?
$14,957 in Newton County School District (FY2024), against $15,800 across Georgia. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Porterdale families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Georgia. Stars are from neighbors.