Public schools in Newnan, GA
19 open public schools with an address in Newnan, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
19
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
14,223
19 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.6:1
Georgia median 13.7:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Newnan public schools
The federal directory lists 19 public schools in Newnan, GA: 13 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high. The 19 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 14,223 students, an average of 749 per school. The largest campus is Newnan High School (2,214 students), and the largest elementary school is Welch Elementary School (1,012).
Coweta County operates the most schools here (18), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.6:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 50% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Newnan
Elementary schools in Newnan
13| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arbor Springs Elementary Coweta County | PK–05 | 395 | 12:1 | |
| Arnco-Sargent Elementary School Coweta County | PK–05 | 357 | 11.5:1 | |
| Atkinson Elementary School Coweta County | PK–05 | 398 | 12.1:1 | |
| Brooks Elementary Coweta County | PK–05 | 835 | 16.1:1 | |
| Elm Street Elementary School Coweta County | PK–05 | 477 | 14.5:1 | |
| Jefferson Parkway Elementary School Coweta County | PK–05 | 450 | 10.7:1 | |
| Newnan Crossing Elementary School Coweta County | PK–05 | 912 | 15:1 | |
| Northside Elementary School Coweta County | PK–05 | 366 | 13.6:1 | |
| Odyssey Charter School State Specialty Schools I- Odyssey Charter School · Charter | KG–08 | 359 | 10.4:1 | |
| Ruth Hill Elementary School Coweta County | PK–05 | 346 | 9.9:1 | |
| Welch Elementary School Coweta County | PK–05 | 1,012 | 14.7:1 | |
| Western Elementary School Coweta County | PK–05 | 455 | 13.4:1 | |
| White Oak Elementary School Coweta County | PK–05 | 712 | 14.8:1 |
Middle schools in Newnan
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnall Middle School Coweta County | 06–08 | 740 | 13.7:1 | |
| Evans Middle School Coweta County | 06–08 | 736 | 13.6:1 | |
| Madras Middle School Coweta County | 06–08 | 754 | 14.4:1 | |
| Smokey Road Middle School Coweta County | 06–08 | 563 | 12.5:1 |
High schools in Newnan
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newnan High School Coweta County | 09–12 | 2,214 | 16:1 | |
| Northgate High School Coweta County | 09–12 | 2,142 | 17.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White48%
- Hispanic14.7%
- Black28.7%
- Asian2.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 19 Newnan schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (14,223 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Newnan
How many public schools are in Newnan, GA?
The current NCES directory lists 19 open public schools with a location address in Newnan: 13 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 14,223 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Newnan?
Schools with an address in Newnan belong to 2 education agencies, led by Coweta County (18 schools), State Specialty Schools I- Odyssey Charter School (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Newnan?
Newnan High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Newnan, with 2,214 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Newnan?
Yes. 1 of the 19 public schools in Newnan are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Odyssey Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Newnan schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Newnan public schools is 13.6:1, similar to the Georgia school median of 13.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Newnan guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby Georgia cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Georgia cities