South Salem Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Covington, Georgia 30016 · Newton County
#1207 of 1,308 elementary schools in Georgia
#47034 of 50,301 nationally
About South Salem Elementary School
South Salem 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 855 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 16.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1207th of 1,308 ranked elementary schools in Georgia. Its strongest component is students per teacher (51th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 855.
There are 21 schools in Covington; South Salem Elementary School ranks 16th of 21 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)26%
- Reading proficiency (30%)25%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)100%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.7
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 South Salem Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 855
- 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
- 14.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 25%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 26%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near South Salem Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Liberty Middle School
Covington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
894 students · 238 m away
Livingston Elementary School
Covington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
357 students · 3.1 km away
Live Oak Elementary
Covington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
936 students · 3.2 km away
Veterans Memorial Middle School
Covington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
637 students · 3.3 km away
West Newton Elementary School
Covington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
698 students · 3.4 km away
Newton High School
Covington · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,499 students · 3.9 km away
Porterdale Elementary School
Covington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
405 students · 4.4 km away
Clements Middle School
Covington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
705 students · 4.9 km away
Fairview Elementary
Covington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
591 students · 5.2 km away
Middle Ridge Elementary School
Covington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
594 students · 5.8 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Georgia with a comparable Enrollment.
Spout Springs Elementary School
Flowery Branch · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
855 students
Wilson Creek Elementary School
Duluth · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
854 students
Lovin Elementary School
Lawrenceville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
856 students
Ferguson Elementary School
Duluth · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
856 students
Morgan County Primary School
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
854 students
Jeff Davis Primary School
Hazlehurst · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
853 students
Frequently asked questions
Is South Salem Elementary School a good school?
South Salem Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 16.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1207 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 South Salem Elementary School rank in Georgia?
South Salem Elementary School ranks #1207 of 1,308 elementary schools in Georgia and #47034 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend South Salem Elementary School?
South Salem Elementary School had 855 students in 2025.
Is South Salem Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
South Salem Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near South Salem Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of South Salem Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.