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There were 2,825 11th grade students enrolled in Newton County schools in the 2022-23 school year, 1.1% more than the previous year, according to reports from the Georgia Department of Education.

Newton High School welcomed the largest number of 11th grade students among county schools, registering 1,221 students during the 2022-23 school year.

Within Newton County schools, the highest student count was found in ninth grade, with the smallest class sizes seen in kindergarten.

Statewide, Newton County ranked 23rd in enrollment numbers, with a total of 35,984 students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year. It was also ranked 23rd the year before.

As of 2024, Georgia has an average student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 15:1, which is better than the national average of 16:1. The state has its best student-to-teacher ratio of 14:1 in pre-kindergarten and middle school grades, while high school has an average ratio of 17:1.

School name	# of 11th Grade Students Enrolled	% of Student Body	Total Enrollment
Newton High School	1,221	24.8%	4,921
Alcovy High School	860	21.7%	3,958
Eastside High School	744	23.1%	3,219