Best Schools in Newnan, Georgia
22 schools · 15 Elementary · 4 Middle · 2 High · 1 Other
Choosing a school in Newnan?
Use this page to compare every school in Newnan by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Arbor Springs Elementary
Elementary · Coweta County. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Northside Elementary School
Elementary · Coweta County. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Elm Street Elementary School
Elementary · Coweta County. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Newnan for 2026 are Arbor Springs Elementary (8.8/10), Northside Elementary School (8.6/10), and Elm Street Elementary School (8.4/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 22 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
22
19 public · 3 private
Avg Score
6.6
out of 10
Median Home
$305,050
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Schools
22
19 public · 3 private
Avg Score
6.6
out of 10
Median Home
$305,050
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Rates 7.8/10 despite 71% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.7 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Newnan schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +15.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Newnan schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Newnan
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (22 of 22). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arbor Springs Elementary | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Northside Elementary School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Elm Street Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Brooks Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Western Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Odyssey Charter School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 7 | White Oak Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Madras Middle School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Ruth Hill Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Welch Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.6/10
- Median household income
- $92,099
- Median home value
- $305,050
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36%
- Avg commute
- 30 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 71%
41% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Newnan compares
Georgia rank
#115 of 240
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Georgia avg (6.3)
Median household income
$92k
132% of Georgia median
Schools in this city
22
About Schools in Newnan, Georgia
Newnan's public school system spans 19 ranked schools with a citywide average of 6.2 out of 10 — a range that gives parents meaningful choices at every performance level. Scores vary considerably across the city, from mid-tier schools near the average to a strong upper tier that competes well by any measure.
The elementary level is where Newnan's strongest scores concentrate. Arbor Springs Elementary leads the city with a 9.2, making it the top-rated public school in Newnan. Western Elementary (8.8) and Northside Elementary (8.5) rank close behind. Welch Elementary (7.6) and Brooks Elementary (7.3) extend that high-performing group further. Taken together, 7 of the city's 19 ranked schools — 37% — score 7 or above, so more than a third of Newnan's public options clear a high-performance threshold.
That concentration at the elementary level matters for families with young children. The gap between Newnan's best school (9.2) and the citywide average (6.2) is three full points, which means school selection within the city carries real weight. A 9.2 school and a 6.2 school can sit in the same city — sometimes separated by a few neighborhood blocks — so attendance boundaries deserve close attention before a family commits to a specific address.
For parents evaluating Newnan, the practical takeaway is this: the city has a genuine high-performing tier, not just one outlier. Multiple schools in the 7-to-9 range give families real options rather than a single lottery. Map attendance zones against prospective homes early in the process. The right address puts a child in a 9.2 school; the wrong one lands in something closer to the city average. Doing that boundary research before house-hunting — not after — is the most reliable way to align where you live with where you want your kids to go to school.
Elementary Schools
15 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 413 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.8 |
| 2 | 378 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.6 |
| 3 | 437 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.4 |
| 4 | 822 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.4 |
| 5 | 454 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.8 |
| 6 | 368 students · Kindergarten–8th | 7.6 |
| 7 | 707 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.3 |
| 8 | 389 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.2 |
| 9 | 946 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.7 |
| 10 | 943 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.4 |
Show all 15 elementary schools in Newnan
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 723 students · 6th–8th | 7.3 |
| 2 | 693 students · 6th–8th | 6.0 |
| 3 | 798 students · 6th–8th | 5.6 |
| 4 | 550 students · 6th–8th | 4.2 |
High Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2,054 students · 9th–12th | 6.5 |
| 2 | 2,246 students · 9th–12th | 5.8 |
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 students · 2nd–12th | 5.3 |
Schools in Newnan
Newnan, Georgia · 22 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes
Median Income
$92,099
Median Home Value
$305,050
Median Rent
$1,478/mo
Population
99,153
College Educated
36%
Homeownership
71%
Avg Commute
30 min
Poverty Rate
9.3%
Community Profile
Newnan has a median household income of $92,099. It is an area where 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $305,050, with a median rent of $1,478/month. The local poverty rate of 9.3% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 30 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Georgia
- Elementary
- 15
- Middle
- 4
- High
- 2
- Other
- 1
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Newnan, Georgia
How many schools are in Newnan, Georgia?
Newnan has 22 schools, including 19 public and 3 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Newnan, Georgia?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Newnan is 6.6 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Newnan, Georgia?
The top-ranked school in Newnan on MySchoolScout is Arbor Springs Elementary with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What is the best elementary school in Newnan, Georgia?
The top-ranked elementary school in Newnan on MySchoolScout is Arbor Springs Elementary with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What is the best middle school in Newnan, Georgia?
The top-ranked middle school in Newnan on MySchoolScout is Madras Middle School with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What is the best high school in Newnan, Georgia?
The top-ranked high school in Newnan on MySchoolScout is Northgate High School with a composite score of 6.5/10.
How many school districts serve Newnan, Georgia?
Newnan is served by 2 school districts: State Specialty Schools I- Odyssey Charter School, Coweta County.
What is the education level in Newnan, Georgia?
According to Census data, 36% of adults in Newnan have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Newnan, Georgia?
The median household income in Newnan is approximately $92,099 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Newnan, Georgia?
Yes, Newnan has 3 private schools alongside 19 public schools. The top-rated private school is The Carolyn Barron Montessori School with a score of 6.2/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Newnan, Georgia?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Newnan is 12.9:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Newnan, Georgia?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Georgia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.