Enrollment
3,001
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130150002028
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 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 49/100 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
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
175.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Coweta High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Coweta High School
East Coweta High School is a large high school in Sharpsburg, Georgia, enrolling 3,001 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 99% of state schools at 3,001 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 60 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #29.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and African American (30%) (diversity index 67/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 429 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 90 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Coweta County also operates Newnan High School (2,214 students) and Northgate High School (2,142 students) alongside East Coweta High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How East Coweta High School compares
East Coweta High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,662
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Coweta County, which includes East Coweta High School.
$12,662
Per student
-9%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.4%
State 37.9%
Federal 12.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,214
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~3,001 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, 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.
Is East Coweta High School a good school?
East Coweta High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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