Porterdale Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Covington, Georgia 30014 · Newton County
#1245 of 1,308 elementary schools in Georgia
#47926 of 50,301 nationally
About Porterdale Elementary School
Porterdale Elementary School is a public elementary located in Covington, in the Newton County school district of Georgia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 405 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 14.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1245th of 1,308 ranked elementary schools in Georgia. Its strongest component is students per teacher (70th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 405.
There are 21 schools in Covington; Porterdale Elementary School ranks 21st of 21 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)17%
- Reading proficiency (30%)17%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)100%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Porterdale Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 17%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 17%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Porterdale Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Live Oak Elementary
Covington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
936 students · 2.8 km away
Newton High School
Covington · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,499 students · 2.8 km away
Cousins Middle School
Covington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
563 students · 3.5 km away
Middle Ridge Elementary School
Covington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
594 students · 3.5 km away
South Salem Elementary School
Covington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
855 students · 4.4 km away
Newton County Theme School at Ficquett
Covington · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,095 students · 4.4 km away
Clements Middle School
Covington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
705 students · 4.4 km away
Liberty Middle School
Covington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
894 students · 4.5 km away
Fairview Elementary
Covington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
591 students · 4.6 km away
Indian Creek Middle School
Covington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
843 students · 4.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Georgia with a comparable Enrollment.
Northside Elementary School
Tifton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
405 students
Morrow Elementary School
Morrow · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
406 students
Lincoln Elementary Magnet School
Albany · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
404 students
Dorsett Shoals Elementary School
Douglasville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
404 students
Wrens Elementary School
Wrens · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
406 students
Oconee County Elementary School
Watkinsville · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
404 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Porterdale Elementary School a good school?
Porterdale Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 14.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1245 of 1,308 in Georgia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Porterdale Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Porterdale Elementary School ranks #1245 of 1,308 elementary schools in Georgia and #47926 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Porterdale Elementary School?
Porterdale Elementary School had 405 students in 2025.
Is Porterdale Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Porterdale Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Porterdale Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Porterdale Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.