For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 7,517 students in Coweta County, GA.
The top ranked public high schools in Coweta County, GA are Northgate High School, Newnan High School and East Coweta High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Coweta County, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Coweta County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public high schools.
Coweta County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East Coweta High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 63% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Coweta County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northgate High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3220 Fischer Rd
Newnan, GA 30265
(770) 463-5585
Newnan, GA 30265
(770) 463-5585
Grades: 9-12
| 1,970 students
Rank: #22.
Newnan High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
190 Lagrange St
Newnan, GA 30263
(770) 254-2880
Newnan, GA 30263
(770) 254-2880
Grades: 9-12
| 2,335 students
Rank: #33.
East Coweta High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Highway 154
Sharpsburg, GA 30277
(770) 254-2850
Sharpsburg, GA 30277
(770) 254-2850
Grades: 9-12
| 3,212 students
Coweta County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8th Grade Campus (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
160 Martin Luther King Dr
Newnan, GA 30263
(678) 423-2000
Newnan, GA 30263
(678) 423-2000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Burwell Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Westside School Road
Newnan, GA 30263
(770) 254-2877
Newnan, GA 30263
(770) 254-2877
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Central Education Center (Closed 2008)
Charter School
160 Mlk Jr. Dr.
Newnan, GA 30263
(678) 423-2000
Newnan, GA 30263
(678) 423-2000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
32 Clark Street
Newnan, GA 30263
(770) 304-5930
Newnan, GA 30263
(770) 304-5930
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
965 Smokey Road
Newnan, GA 30263
(770) 254-2840
Newnan, GA 30263
(770) 254-2840
Grades: 6-8
| 947 students
Winston Dowdell Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1 Dowdell St
Newnan, GA 30263
(770) 254-2870
Newnan, GA 30263
(770) 254-2870
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Coweta County, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Coweta County, GA include Northgate High School, Newnan High School and East Coweta High School.
How many public high schools are located in Coweta County?
3 public high schools are located in Coweta County.
What is the racial composition of students in Coweta County?
Coweta County public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 63% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Coweta County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Coweta County include: Newnan High School vs. East Coweta High School, Newnan High School vs. Northgate High School, East Coweta High School vs. Northgate High School
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