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East Coweta High School

High School · Coweta County · Sharpsburg, GA

A Coweta County high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

400 Sharpsburg-McCollum Rd., Sharpsburg, GA 30277

  • Math 48% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 46% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 89.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47.8% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46.2% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+5.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+4.4 pts
Overall Proficiency47% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-9.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile49th
College Readiness4.9Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate89%
AP Participation7.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18:1
District spending per student$12,925
Chronic Absenteeism38.7%

Students at East Coweta High School score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency48%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency46%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
93%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
58%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
93%
2013
Math
44%
ELA
96%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
43%
ELA
44%
2016
Math
36%
ELA
44%
2017
Math
43%
ELA
49%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
53%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
53%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
38%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
38%
2022
Math
40%
ELA
47%
2024
Math
48%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

40.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where East Coweta High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Atlanta map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated734/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$119,226

Median home value

$364,200

Median rent

$1,279/mo

College educated

42.2%

Homeownership

92.7%

Poverty rate

4.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30277; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
7.1% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
8 boys'·12 girls'·35 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Trinity Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition4.5privatePK–124.0 mi1,371Compare →
Newnan High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.89–12Not available2,246Compare →
Northgate High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.59–12Not available2,054Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Coweta County

Schools in district
29
Rank in district
#24 of 29
District spending per student
$12,925NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

East Coweta High School is listed in Coweta County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About East Coweta High School

East Coweta High School is a public high school in Sharpsburg, GA, part of Coweta County, serving approximately 3,108 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,491 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about East Coweta High School

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

East Coweta High School is a public high school located in Coweta County, Georgia, serving approximately 3,300 students in grades 9 through 12 2. Established in 1946, it is the second oldest high school within the Coweta County School System 2. The school district provides various administrative resources, including registration information for the 2026-2027 academic year, transcript requests, and details regarding the Georgia Dual Enrollment program 1. Additionally, the district outlines procedures for charter applications, which are due annually on September 1 for schools intending to open the following August 1.
Sources (2)
  1. cowetaschools.org
  2. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about East Coweta High School

What grades does East Coweta High School serve?

East Coweta High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend East Coweta High School?

East Coweta High School has an enrollment of approximately 3,108 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at East Coweta High School?

The student-teacher ratio at East Coweta High School is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does East Coweta High School rank in GA?

East Coweta High School ranks #1,491 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is East Coweta High School's MySchoolScout rating?

East Coweta High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at East Coweta High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, East Coweta High School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is East Coweta High School a charter school?

No, East Coweta High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is East Coweta High School a Title I school?

No, East Coweta High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Coweta High School?

40.5% of students at East Coweta High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
3,108
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers (FTE)
173
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Coweta County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
38.7%
4-Year Graduation
89.0%
Area population (ZIP 30277)
22,558
Area average commute
29 min
Area median age
44.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30277; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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