Georgia public high school · Coweta County

Newnan High School

190 Lagrange St, Newnan, GA 30263. 518 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 55.3% of them enrolled in college within a year.

55.3%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)4.7 pts below Georgia (60%)
26.4%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)8.6 pts above the typical Georgia school (17.8%)
91.3%4-year graduation rate (2025)4.1 pts above Georgia (87.2%)
1,035Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
81.3%AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)16.7 pts above the typical Georgia school (64.6%)
45.4%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)4.6 pts below Georgia (50%)
Our read

Given that 49% of students are economically disadvantaged, schools like this typically send about 63.1% of graduates to college. Newnan High School sends 55.3%, 8 points fewer than expected.

The path from Newnan

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 30.1%Georgia private college 5.2%Out-of-state college 10.2%Georgia technical college 9.8%Career credential, working 6.9%Working, not in college 28%Not found in Georgia records 9.7%

    Share of the 518 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

  2. 2

    Where they enrolled

    Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.

    Most common out-of-state choices: Jacksonville State University, Auburn University, Alabama State University, Clemson University, Full Sail University. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)

  3. 3

    What those colleges lead to

    CollegeStudents from hereGraduation rateAvg. net price / yrMedian earnings, 10 yrsMedian debt
    University of West Georgia5644%$11,787$54,320$20,750
    West Georgia Technical College4040%$2,469$41,700$8,672
    Georgia Southern University1854%$16,785$59,167$20,568
    Georgia State University1351%$12,365$51,903$21,500
    Kennesaw State University1350%$16,325$62,766$21,500

    College figures: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Graduation rate is within 150% of normal time. Earnings are for former students working and not enrolled.

  4. 4

    Five and eight years later

    Class of 2019, five years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher26.4%
    Associate degree3.5%
    Certificate or other credential14.8%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet15.2%
    No credential, not enrolled40.1%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher22.4%
    Associate degree2.9%
    Certificate or other credential6.2%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet4.4%
    No credential, not enrolled64.1%

    Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

College-going over time

40%50%60%70%80%20072009201120132015201720192021202355%
Newnan High SchoolGeorgia, all public high schools

Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.

Ready for college work?

13%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
4.3%Needed remedial English
31.1%Earned 24+ college credits in year one (Class of 2021)Georgia: 33.1%
20.7Average ACT composite (2025)Georgia: 21.5

Learning support: share of graduates who enrolled in a Georgia public college and were placed in remedial courses. Credits: share of all graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA.

Who attends

White56%
Black25%
Hispanic13%
Multiracial4%
Asian1%
49%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%
16.5%In gifted programs

Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.

Where it is

Nearby high schools: East Coweta High School (8.9 mi, 65.5% to college) · Northgate High School (11.0 mi, 67.2% to college) · McIntosh High School (14.8 mi, 79.5% to college) · Sandy Creek High School (16.4 mi, 63.7% to college) · Starrs Mill High School (17.0 mi, 87.3% to college)

Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Coweta County attendance zone for an address.

Compared with the district and state

MeasureNewnanCoweta CountyGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)55.3%62.8%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)91.3%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)1,035—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)45.4%—50%

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Quick answers

What percent of Newnan High School graduates go to college?
55.3% of the Class of 2024 at Newnan High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do Newnan High School graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most Newnan High School graduates are University of West Georgia, West Georgia Technical College and Georgia Southern University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at Newnan High School?
Newnan High School has a four-year graduation rate of 91.3%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many Newnan High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
26.4% of Newnan High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.