Enrollment
2,142
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Newnan, GA
Northgate High School
Federal NCES profile for Northgate High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130150001108
👥 S:T ratio 19
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northgate High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #19 of 19
- public schools in Newnan · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 18.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Northgate High School has class sizes larger than 97% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northgate High School ranks #19 of 19 public schools in Newnan, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
106.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.2%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northgate High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northgate High School
Northgate High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Newnan, Georgia, enrolling 2,142 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.2:1 is larger than about 97% of Georgia schools and 40% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.2% free-meal eligibility runs 70% below the Georgia average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,142 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 99 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #85, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and African American (20%) (diversity index 60/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 536 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 22 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Newnan's high schools, it stands alongside Newnan High School (2,214 students): Northgate High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.2:1 vs 15.8:1).
Coweta County also operates East Coweta High School (3,001 students) and Newnan High School (2,214 students) alongside Northgate 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 Northgate High School compares
Northgate 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 | 20.2:1 | ▲ 40% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.2% | ▼ 70% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,142 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,142
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 97% in Georgia - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
21.1%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 536 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
71
in-school suspensions + 116 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 22 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 57.7%
African American 20.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 57.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.3, Northgate High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Coweta County, which includes Northgate 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 Northgate High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Coweta High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newnan High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Welch Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newnan Crossing Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blake Bass Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northgate 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
- 2,214
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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 (~2,142 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Northgate High School
How many students attend Northgate High School?
Northgate High School has 2,142 students enrolled. It is a high school in Newnan, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northgate High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northgate High School is 20.2:1, which is 40% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northgate High School?
18.2% of students at Northgate High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northgate High School?
The largest demographic group at Northgate High School is White at 57.7% of enrollment, in Newnan, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northgate High School?
Northgate High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Northgate High School rank among public schools in Newnan?
By Resource Investment Index, Northgate High School ranks #19 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 Northgate High School a good school?
Northgate High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% 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 Northgate High School, Coweta County also operates East Coweta High School (3,001 students), Newnan High School (2,214 students), and Welch Elementary School (1,012 students). See the Coweta County district page for the complete list.
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