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Coweta County

Georgia · Public School District
29
Schools
23,200
Students
$14,016
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
38.0%
Free Lunch Rate
-14pp vs nat'l
87.1%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Coweta County is a public school district in Georgia serving 23,200 students across 29 schools. It includes 19 elementary, 7 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.1% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,016 is near the national average for a US public school district. 38% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 36/100.

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All Schools (29)
Middle Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Arnall Middle School06–08713
Blake Bass Middle School06–08903
East Coweta Middle School06–08795
Evans Middle School06–08770
Lee Middle School06–08743
Madras Middle School06–08753
Smokey Road Middle School06–08595
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
East Coweta High School09–123,212
Newnan High School09–122,335
Northgate High School09–121,970
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,016Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
38%
49%
State
37.9%
Local (property tax)
49.4%
Federal
12.7%

Funding is shared between state (38%) and local sources (49%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
29
Schools
23,200
Students
38%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.1%
Opportunity Score36/100
StateGeorgia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 29 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Coweta County?
Coweta County has 29 public schools, serving a total of 23,200 students.
What is the graduation rate for Coweta County?
The graduation rate is 87.1%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Coweta County spend per student?
Coweta County spends $14,016 per pupil — 2% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Coweta County?
38% of students in Coweta County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Coweta County?
No, Coweta County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Coweta County serve?
Coweta County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Coweta County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Coweta County is 36/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.