Cousins Middle School

654 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Cousins Middle School, located in Covington, Georgia, serves as a key educational institution within the Newton County School System. Dedicated to fostering a positive and rigorous learning environment, the school focuses on the academic and social-emotional development of its students during their critical middle school years. The campus offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school, supported by a variety of extracurricular activities and programs intended to engage students beyond the classroom.

As part of the Newton County school community, Cousins Middle School emphasizes the importance of student achievement, community involvement, and the use of technology in education. By providing a structured and supportive atmosphere, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded citizens who are equipped with the skills necessary for future success. For families seeking more detailed information regarding school policies, faculty contact details, or current events, the school maintains an updated web presence through the official Newton County School System portal.

654

Total Students

37.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cousins Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	161
Hispanic	88
Black	359
Asian	8
Two or More	38

Black
359 (54.9 %)
White
161 (24.6 %)
Hispanic
88 (13.5 %)
Two or More
38 (5.8 %)
Asian
8 (1.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Newton County
Phone:	(770)786-7311
Website:	http://newtoncountyschools.org/cousins/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	654
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	563
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 196

Grade 7 206

Grade 8 252