For the 2025 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 14,165 students in Newnan, GA (there are , serving 766 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Newnan, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Newnan, GA are Brooks Elementary School, Northgate High School and Northside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newnan, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Newnan have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Newnan, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brooks Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
35 Genesee Pt
Newnan, GA 30263
(770) 683-0013
Newnan, GA 30263
(770) 683-0013
Grades: PK-5
| 822 students
Rank: #22.
Northgate High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3220 Fischer Rd
Newnan, GA 30265
(770) 463-5585
Newnan, GA 30265
(770) 463-5585
Grades: 9-12
| 2,054 students
Rank: #33.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
720 Country Club Rd
Newnan, GA 30263
(770) 254-2890
Newnan, GA 30263
(770) 254-2890
Grades: PK-5
| 378 students
Rank: #44.
Elm Street Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
46 Elm St
Newnan, GA 30263
(770) 254-2865
Newnan, GA 30263
(770) 254-2865
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
Rank: #55.
Madras Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
240 Edgeworth Rd
Newnan, GA 30263
(770) 254-2744
Newnan, GA 30263
(770) 254-2744
Grades: 6-8
| 723 students
Rank: #66.
Arbor Springs Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4840 Highway 29 N
Newnan, GA 30265
(770) 463-5903
Newnan, GA 30265
(770) 463-5903
Grades: PK-5
| 413 students
Rank: #77.
White Oak Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
770 Lora Smith Rd
Newnan, GA 30265
(770) 254-2860
Newnan, GA 30265
(770) 254-2860
Grades: PK-5
| 707 students
Rank: #88.
Western Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1730 Welcome Rd
Newnan, GA 30263
(770) 254-2790
Newnan, GA 30263
(770) 254-2790
Grades: PK-5
| 454 students
Rank: #99.
Newnan Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1267 Lower Fayetteville Rd
Newnan, GA 30265
(770) 254-2872
Newnan, GA 30265
(770) 254-2872
Grades: PK-5
| 943 students
Rank: #1010.
Newnan High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
190 Lagrange St
Newnan, GA 30263
(770) 254-2880
Newnan, GA 30263
(770) 254-2880
Grades: 9-12
| 2,246 students
Rank: #1111.
Welch Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
240 Mary Freeman Rd
Newnan, GA 30265
(770) 254-2597
Newnan, GA 30265
(770) 254-2597
Grades: PK-5
| 946 students
Rank: #1212.
Odyssey Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14 Saint John Cir
Newnan, GA 30265
(770) 251-6111
Newnan, GA 30265
(770) 251-6111
Grades: K-8
| 368 students
Rank: #1313.
Arnall Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 Lora Smith Rd
Newnan, GA 30265
(770) 254-2765
Newnan, GA 30265
(770) 254-2765
Grades: 6-8
| 693 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Arnco-sargent Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2449 Highway 16 W
Newnan, GA 30263
(770) 254-2830
Newnan, GA 30263
(770) 254-2830
Grades: PK-5
| 378 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Ruth Hill Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
57 Sunset Ln
Newnan, GA 30263
(770) 254-2895
Newnan, GA 30263
(770) 254-2895
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Rank: #1616.
Evans Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
41 Evans Dr
Newnan, GA 30263
(770) 254-2780
Newnan, GA 30263
(770) 254-2780
Grades: 6-8
| 798 students
Rank: #1717.
Atkinson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14 Nimmons St
Newnan, GA 30263
(770) 254-2835
Newnan, GA 30263
(770) 254-2835
Grades: PK-5
| 410 students
Rank: #1818.
Jefferson Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
154 Millard Farmer Ind Blvd
Newnan, GA 30263
(770) 254-2771
Newnan, GA 30263
(770) 254-2771
Grades: PK-5
| 456 students
Rank: #1919.
Smokey Road Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
965 Smokey Rd
Newnan, GA 30263
(770) 254-2840
Newnan, GA 30263
(770) 254-2840
Grades: 6-8
| 550 students
Newnan, Georgia 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8th Grade Campus (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
160 Martin Luther King Dr
Newnan, GA 30263
(678) 423-2000
Newnan, GA 30263
(678) 423-2000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Burwell Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Westside School Road
Newnan, GA 30263
(770) 254-2877
Newnan, GA 30263
(770) 254-2877
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
160 Mlk Jr. Dr.
Newnan, GA 30263
(678) 423-2000
Newnan, GA 30263
(678) 423-2000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
32 Clark Street
Newnan, GA 30263
(770) 304-5930
Newnan, GA 30263
(770) 304-5930
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
965 Smokey Road
Newnan, GA 30263
(770) 254-2840
Newnan, GA 30263
(770) 254-2840
Grades: 6-8
| 947 students
Winston Dowdell Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1 Dowdell St
Newnan, GA 30263
(770) 254-2870
Newnan, GA 30263
(770) 254-2870
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Newnan, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Newnan, GA include Brooks Elementary School, Northgate High School and Northside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Newnan?
19 public schools are located in Newnan.
What percentage of students in Newnan go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Newnan are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Newnan?
Newnan public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Newnan are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Newnan include: Smokey Road Middle School vs. Evans Middle School, White Oak Elementary School vs. Newnan Crossing Elementary School, Evans Middle School vs. Smokey Road Middle School
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