Summary:
Zip code 30263 in Newnan, GA, is served by one large public high school, Newnan High School, part of the Coweta County School District, which enrolls 2,214 students in grades 9–12 with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio and a moderate level of economic diversity, as nearly half of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
Newnan High School stands out for its exceptional performance in U.S. History, where 56% of students are proficient—a remarkable 17.5 percentage points above the state average of 38.5%—and its solid graduation rate of 91.3%, which exceeds the state average by 4.1 points. The school has maintained a stable state ranking between 137 and 153 out of roughly 455 high schools over three years, peaking at the 70th percentile with a 4-star rating in 2024–2025 before dipping slightly to the 66th percentile with 3 stars in 2025–2026. However, the school faces notable challenges: Algebra I proficiency (39%) lags the state average by 9.1 points, Biology proficiency slipped from 48.2% to 46.2% (now just below the state's 47.2%), and chronic absenteeism is a red flag at 24.9%—affecting roughly 1 in 4 students and running 7.2 points above the state average and 5.7 points above the district average.
For parents, the key takeaway is that Newnan High School is a mid-performing school with clear strengths in history and graduation outcomes, but it struggles in math and attendance. The school outperforms the state in U.S. History and graduation rate, yet it trails its own district in most academic metrics, including Algebra I (39% vs. 48.5% district) and Biology (46.2% vs. 49.9% district). The elevated chronic absenteeism rate is the most pressing concern, as it likely contributes to the recent ranking dip and may explain the Algebra I gap. While the school's dropout rate (2.4%) matches the state average, it is slightly above the district's 1.6%, suggesting room for improvement in student retention. Overall, this is a school with strong potential in specific subjects, but targeted interventions in math and attendance could help close the gap with district and state benchmarks.
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