- Enrollment
- 2,214
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sharpsburg, GA
East Coweta High School
Federal NCES profile for East Coweta High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130150002028
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Coweta High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Sharpsburg · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 25.0%
- free-lunch eligible
East Coweta High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Coweta High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Sharpsburg, GA.
School address
District: Coweta County · Georgia
NCES ID 130150002028 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-104 students YoY
East Coweta High School held near 3,108 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-104 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 175.8 → 173.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-104 students YoY 130150002028 · Sharpsburg, GA High · LARGE · TRAD
3,001 enr · 17.1:1 · 25.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Newnan High School (2,214 students)
East Coweta High School held near 3,108 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-104 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 175.8 → 173.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
East Coweta High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
East Coweta High School
3,001 students
- Newnan High Sc
Newnan High School
2,214 students
- Northgate High
Northgate High School
2,142 students
- Welch Elementa 1,012
Welch Elementary School
1,012 students
- Newnan Crossin 912
Newnan Crossing Elementary School
912 students
- Blake Bass Mid 887
Blake Bass Middle School
887 students
What this shows East Coweta High School reports 3,001 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Coweta High School compares
East Coweta High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.0% | ▼ 59% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,001 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,001
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 85% in Georgia - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,925
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 429 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
295
in-school suspensions + 250 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 90 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 46.3%
African American 29.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 46.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, East Coweta High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Coweta County reports $12,925 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Coweta High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newnan High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northgate High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Welch Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newnan Crossing Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blake Bass Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Coweta High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,142
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~3,001 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Coweta High School
How many students attend East Coweta High School?
East Coweta High School has 3,001 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sharpsburg, GA. CCD year-over-year: 3,212 (2022-23) → 3,108 (2023-24), nearly flat (-104).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Coweta High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Coweta High School is 17.1:1, which is 19% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Coweta High School?
25.0% of students at East Coweta High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Coweta High School?
The largest demographic group at East Coweta High School is White at 46.3% of enrollment, in Sharpsburg, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Coweta High School?
East Coweta High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Coweta High School rank among public schools in Sharpsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, East Coweta High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Sharpsburg, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Sharpsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Coweta County?
Besides East Coweta High School, Coweta County also operates Newnan High School (2,214 students), Northgate High School (2,142 students), and Welch Elementary School (1,012 students). See the Coweta County district page for the complete list.