For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 7,408 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 35%), 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 92%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Northgate High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Coweta County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northgate High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3220 Fischer Rd
Newnan, GA 30265
(770) 463-5585
Newnan, GA 30265
(770) 463-5585
Gr: 9-12 | 2,054 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Newnan High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
190 Lagrange St
Newnan, GA 30263
(770) 254-2880
Newnan, GA 30263
(770) 254-2880
Gr: 9-12 | 2,246 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
East Coweta High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Highway 154
Sharpsburg, GA 30277
(770) 254-2850
Sharpsburg, GA 30277
(770) 254-2850
Gr: 9-12 | 3,108 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Coweta County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8th Grade Campus (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
160 Martin Luther King Dr
Newnan, GA 30263
(678) 423-2000
Newnan, GA 30263
(678) 423-2000
Burwell Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Westside School Road
Newnan, GA 30263
(770) 254-2877
Newnan, GA 30263
(770) 254-2877
965 Smokey Road
Newnan, GA 30263
(770) 254-2840
Newnan, GA 30263
(770) 254-2840
Gr: 6-8 | 947 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (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. Northgate High School, East Coweta High School vs. Northgate High School, Newnan High School vs. East Coweta High School
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