Enrollment
2,214
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130150000754
👥 S:T ratio 37
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 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 40/100 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
- 40
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
140.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.6%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newnan High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Newnan High School
Newnan High School is a large high school in Newnan, Georgia, enrolling 2,214 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,214 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 112 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #77.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and African American (25%) (diversity index 60/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 443 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 70 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Newnan's high schools, it stands alongside Northgate High School (2,142 students): Newnan High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.8:1 vs 20.2:1).
Coweta County also operates East Coweta High School (3,001 students) and Northgate High School (2,142 students) alongside Newnan 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 Newnan High School compares
Newnan 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,662
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Coweta County, which includes Newnan 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 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
- 3,001
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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 in Newnan
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~2,214 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
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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.
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 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Newnan High School a good school?
Newnan High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia. 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 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.
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