- Enrollment
- 3,001
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Newnan, GA
Newnan High School
Federal NCES profile for Newnan High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130150000754
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newnan High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #17 of 19
- public schools in Newnan · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 33.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Newnan High School has class sizes larger than 74% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newnan High School ranks #17 of 19 public schools in Newnan, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-89 students YoY
Newnan High School held near 2,246 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-89 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 140.0 → 137.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-89 students YoY 130150000754 · Newnan, GA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,214 enr · 15.8:1 · 33.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: East Coweta High School (3,001 students)
Newnan High School held near 2,246 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-89 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 140.0 → 137.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Newnan High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Coweta Hi
East Coweta High School
3,001 students
- This school
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 Newnan High School reports 2,214 students on the CCD universe file.
How Newnan High School compares
Newnan 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.6% | ▼ 45% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,214 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,214
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Georgia - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 443 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
167
in-school suspensions + 265 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 70 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 56.1%
African American 25.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 56.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.2, Newnan High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
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 Newnan High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Coweta High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northgate High School | Similar size | Lower 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newnan 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
Similar high schools in Newnan
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~2,214 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Newnan High School
How many students attend Newnan High School?
Newnan High School has 2,214 students enrolled. It is a high school in Newnan, GA. CCD year-over-year: 2,335 (2022-23) → 2,246 (2023-24), nearly flat (-89).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newnan High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newnan High School is 15.8:1, which is 10% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Newnan High School?
33.6% of students at Newnan High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newnan High School?
The largest demographic group at Newnan High School is White at 56.1% of enrollment, in Newnan, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newnan High School?
Newnan High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Newnan High School rank among public schools in Newnan?
By Resource Investment Index, Newnan High School ranks #17 of 19 public schools in Newnan, 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 Newnan on the city page.
What other schools are in Coweta County?
Besides Newnan High School, Coweta County also operates East Coweta High School (3,001 students), Northgate High School (2,142 students), and Welch Elementary School (1,012 students). See the Coweta County district page for the complete list.