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South Salem Elementary School

Covington, Georgia · Grades PreK to 5 · Newton County

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About South Salem Elementary School

Located in Covington, Georgia, South Salem Elementary School is a public school for pre-K through grade 5. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 855 students enrolled. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Covington. There are about 14.5 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (58.9 teachers in all). It is one of 22 schools in Newton County. Federal locale data places it in a suburb of a large metro area, in Newton County. Families comparing options will find 23 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	5335 Salem Rd, Covington, GA 30016
Phone	(770) 787-1330
School district	Newton County
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	855
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	58.9
Students per teacher	14.5
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, Newton County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 130393003770). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Liberty Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Covington · 0.1 mi Livingston Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Covington · 1.9 mi Live Oak ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Covington · 2 mi Veterans Memorial Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Covington · 2 mi West Newton Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Covington · 2.1 mi Newton High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Covington · 2.4 mi Porterdale Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Covington · 2.7 mi Clements Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Covington · 3.1 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does South Salem Elementary School serve?

South Salem Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend South Salem Elementary School?

South Salem Elementary School reported 855 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at South Salem Elementary School?

About 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 855 students and 58.9 teachers in federal data.

Is South Salem Elementary School a public or charter school?

South Salem Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is South Salem Elementary School in?

South Salem Elementary School is part of Newton County. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ga/newton-county/

Where is South Salem Elementary School located?

South Salem Elementary School is at 5335 Salem Rd, Covington, GA 30016. The phone number is (770) 787-1330.

How many other schools are near South Salem Elementary School?

There are 23 other schools within 5 miles of South Salem Elementary School in our directory.