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White Oak Elementary School

Q: Is White Oak Elementary School a good school?

White Oak Elementary School ranks 418 th of 1222 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

418^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,222 Georgia Elementary Schools

Better than 66% of Georgia elementary schools

Summary

White Oak Elementary School in Newnan, GA, serves 712 students from Pre-K through 5th grade within the highly regarded Coweta County School District, which ranks in the 83rd percentile statewide. For the 2025-2026 school year, White Oak ranks 417th out of 1,219 elementary schools in Georgia (66th percentile, 3 stars), a notable improvement from the previous year's 55th percentile ranking. The school serves a community with significant economic need—60.5% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch—yet maintains strong attendance, with chronic absenteeism (15.7%) below both district (19.2%) and state (17.7%) averages.

One of the most striking patterns at White Oak is the "3rd grade peak" in mathematics. In 2025-2026, 71.3% of 3rd graders were proficient in math, far exceeding the district (61.2%) and state (48.3%) averages. However, by 4th and 5th grade, proficiency drops to 48.2%, falling below the district average (60.8% and 52%, respectively). This suggests that while students arrive with strong foundational skills, sustaining that growth in upper elementary grades is a key challenge. Science proficiency is another area of concern: only 36.6% of 5th graders were proficient, compared to 52.1% for the district and 44.2% for the state. Nearby schools like Arbor Springs Elementary (86% proficient) and Thomas Crossroads Elementary (83.6% proficient) show dramatically higher science scores within a 5-mile radius.

Despite these challenges, White Oak shows notable strengths. The school ranks in the 71st percentile (4 stars) for African American students, significantly higher than its overall rank, indicating effective support for this subgroup. Additionally, White Oak operates with lower per-student spending ($13,176) than higher-performing neighbors like Arbor Springs ($17,240) and Thomas Crossroads ($18,926), while maintaining a comparable student-teacher ratio (14.8). The school's recent improvement in ranking—from the 55th to 66th percentile—suggests positive momentum. For parents, this is a school with a solid foundation in early grades and strong attendance, but one where upper-grade math and science instruction may warrant attention and advocacy for additional resources.

712

Students ?

14.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,176

Per pupil spending ?

60.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

770 Lora Smith Rd
Newnan, GA 30265

(770) 254-2860

District: Coweta County

Racial breakdown:

White:

40.2%

African American:

31.3%

Hispanic:

21.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 57th percentile in 2016 → 66th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 9 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Georgia median (66th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school51%

District avg57%

Georgia avg47%

418^th of 1,222

Georgia public elementary schools ?

Top 34%▲ up 9 pts since 2016

From top 43% (2016) to top 34% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

12^th of 19Elementary Schools in the Coweta County

36^th of 202Coweta County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	60.8	418 of 1222	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	50.8	554 of 1238	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	63.1	423 of 1236	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	64.7	400 of 1223	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	71.8	322 of 1220	73.6%	★★★★☆
2021	66.3	364 of 1214	70.0%	★★★★☆
2019	64.8	394 of 1234	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	58.7	450 of 1209	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	65.8	364 of 1205	69.8%	★★★☆☆
2016	52.5	535 of 1233	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2015	59.7	438 of 1240	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2014	61.5	561 of 1231	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2013	59.6	602 of 1225	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2012	62.9	525 of 1201	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2011	74.9	312 of 1212	74.3%	★★★★☆
2010	68.3	407 of 1183	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2009	72.2	300 of 1133	73.5%	★★★★☆
2008	71.2	306 of 1134	73.0%	★★★★☆
2007	71.7	321 of 1125	71.5%	★★★★☆
2006	64.3	441 of 1101	59.9%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	62.4	242 of 829	70.8%	★★★★☆
2025	40.2	504 of 892	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	40.2	510 of 879	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	51.4	357 of 870	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	55.2	330 of 876	62.3%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	59.4	418 of 1189	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	52.3	528 of 1224	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	64.8	391 of 1223	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	64.8	387 of 1212	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	77.3	256 of 1206	78.8%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	47.1	238 of 504	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	35.4	376 of 583	35.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	52.3	225 of 565	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	80.6	76 of 535	85.8%	★★★★☆
2022	69.3	124 of 516	76.0%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	62.6	397 of 1186	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	48.5	582 of 1225	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	59.6	455 of 1220	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	63.0	403 of 1210	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	64.8	381 of 1209	68.5%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	42.6	275 of 565	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	58.1	157 of 487	67.8%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	53.9	323 of 703	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	59.3	300 of 769	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	66.3	260 of 772	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.5	333 of 775	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	69.7	237 of 779	69.6%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

African American (2026)71st percentile+5 vs school

Male (2026)67th percentile~ school

Female (2026)65th percentile~ school

White (2026)54th percentile-12 vs school

Hispanic (2026)53rd percentile-13 vs school

Special Education (2025)51st percentile-4 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics56%+8 vs state

Science37%-8 vs state

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by a parent
Friday, July 10, 2015

The new Principal is Incompetent!! ALL the children have assigned seating during their, quiet, lunch. Your child will NOT be allowed to sit next to their friend. Forget about a happy snack time. They all have what the Principal calls “Working snack”. Then my second grader tells me her only recess is at 2 pm, just before they leave. Five and a half hours without a break. Do you work five and a half hours without a break? Consider this quality of life: 20 minute, ASSIGNED seating, QUIET lunch, WORKING snacks and NO recess until the end of the day. Plus if your child misses a day of school they WILL be doing their make-up work during their only recess when they get back. "Recess Club". I thought there were child labor laws preventing all of this? My daughter told me that her teacher spends most of her time texting on her phone. This is the most unfriendly school I have been to. Parent participation in the classroom is discouraged. When asked if I could participate in a special activity in my Daughter s class I was told NO, no parents are allowed. Before you enroll your child here, be sure to get the full story on what goes on at this school/hard labor camp Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, January 6, 2010

I looked at every school (Woodward, Heritage, Trinity, Landmark) and I am so glad that I chose White Oak. If you live in this district and are considering the private schools in the area please talk to the parents and schedule an appointment to tour White Oak. I think you will be impressed. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2026)						Milestones Assessment Science (2026)		Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
White Oak Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	770 Lora Smith Rd	Newnan	30265	Coweta County	Coweta County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 254-2860	712	48	14.8	60.5%	286 (40.2%)	223 (31.3%)	152 (21.3%)	8 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (6.0%)	60.8	418^th of 1222 public elementary schools	65.8%		50.8	554^th of 1238 public elementary schools	55.3%	136	71.3	48.2	48.2				36.6			$13,176	$730	$12,447
Thomas Crossroads Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3530 Highway 34 E	Sharpsburg	30277	Coweta County	Coweta County	No	No	No	No	(770) 254-2751	352	30	11.7	33.0%	268 (76.1%)	33 (9.4%)	31 (8.8%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.3%)	93.8	88^th of 1222 public elementary schools	92.8%		85.8	175^th of 1238 public elementary schools	85.9%	87	67.3	79.6	76.4				83.6			$18,926	$1,404	$17,523
Welch Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	240 Mary Freeman Rd	Newnan	30265	Coweta County	Coweta County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 254-2597	1,012	69	14.6	58.7%	314 (31.0%)	439 (43.4%)	147 (14.5%)	56 (5.5%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	51 (5.0%)	44.1	632^nd of 1222 public elementary schools	48.3%		58.5	457^th of 1238 public elementary schools	63.1%	175	42.1	48.4	35.1				38.9			$12,619	$907	$11,712
Odyssey Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	14 Saint John Cir	Newnan	30265	Coweta County	State Specialty Schools I- Odyssey Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(770) 251-6111	359	35	10.4	48.5%	140 (39.0%)	128 (35.7%)	59 (16.4%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	26 (7.2%)	30.6	829^th of 1222 public elementary schools	32.2%		51	552^nd of 1238 public elementary schools	55.4%	277	44.9	37.2	17.6	37.0	57.9	45.0	17.6	45.0	50.0	$21,937	$8,907	$13,030
Newnan Crossing Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1267 Lower Fayetteville Rd	Newnan	30265	Coweta County	Coweta County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 254-2872	912	61	14.9	46.6%	286 (31.4%)	316 (34.6%)	133 (14.6%)	99 (10.9%)	5 (0.5%)	3 (0.3%)	70 (7.7%)	57.1	465^th of 1222 public elementary schools	61.9%		55.9	490^th of 1238 public elementary schools	60.4%	25	53.3	53.6	42.4				41.7			$13,706	$799	$12,907
Poplar Road Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2925 Poplar Rd	Sharpsburg	30277	Coweta County	Coweta County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 254-2740	656	43	15.2	48.2%	377 (57.5%)	159 (24.2%)	54 (8.2%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (9.1%)	67	358^th of 1222 public elementary schools	70.7%		48	593^rd of 1238 public elementary schools	52.1%	235	64.6	59.5	49.2				41.9			$13,797	$1,089	$12,708
Willis Road Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	430 Willis Rd	Sharpsburg	30277	Coweta County	Coweta County	No	No	No	No	(770) 304-7995	664	47	14.0	35.4%	424 (63.9%)	57 (8.6%)	109 (16.4%)	22 (3.3%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.6%)	47 (7.1%)	81.7	205^th of 1222 public elementary schools	83.2%		69.1	336^th of 1238 public elementary schools	72.9%	131	60.3	63.0	60.9				64.8			$13,983	$604	$13,379
Jefferson Parkway Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	154 Millard Farmer Ind Blvd	Newnan	30263	Coweta County	Coweta County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 254-2771	450	42	10.7	86.7%	47 (10.4%)	263 (58.4%)	115 (25.6%)	8 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	14 (3.1%)	20.4	986^th of 1222 public elementary schools	19.3%		17.7	1036^th of 1238 public elementary schools	16.3%	50	29.0	23.4	20.9				34.4			$17,562	$1,756	$15,807
Arbor Springs Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4840 Highway 29 N	Newnan	30265	Coweta County	Coweta County	No	No	No	No	(770) 463-5903	395	33	11.9	39.7%	247 (62.5%)	70 (17.7%)	41 (10.4%)	12 (3.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.1%)	96.2	48^th of 1222 public elementary schools	96.1%		95.4	68^th of 1238 public elementary schools	94.5%	20	74.6	82.2	82.0				86.0			$17,240	$1,299	$15,940
Canongate Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	200 Pete Rd	Sharpsburg	30277	Coweta County	Coweta County	No	No	No	No	(770) 463-8010	645	43	15.0	28.2%	449 (69.6%)	44 (6.8%)	91 (14.1%)	13 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (7.4%)	94.3	83^rd of 1222 public elementary schools	93.2%		83	201^st of 1238 public elementary schools	83.8%	118	80.8	76.3	67.8				78.6			$13,162	$657	$12,505

Frequently Asked Questions about White Oak Elementary School

What district is White Oak Elementary School in?

Coweta County

What is the racial makeup of White Oak Elementary School?

Students at White Oak Elementary School are 40% White, 31% African American, 21% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

How many students attend White Oak Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 712 students attended White Oak Elementary School.

Is White Oak Elementary School a good school?

White Oak Elementary School ranks 418^th of 1222 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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