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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Newnan Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 14,223 students in Newnan, GA (there are 4 private schools, serving 616 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Newnan, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Newnan, GA are Brooks Elementary School, Northgate High School and Elm Street 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 43% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), 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 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Newnan, GA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brooks Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
35 Genesee Pt
Newnan, GA 30263
(770) 683-0013
Gr: PK-5 | 835 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Northgate High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3220 Fischer Rd
Newnan, GA 30265
(770) 463-5585
Gr: 9-12 | 2,142 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Elm Street Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
46 Elm St
Newnan, GA 30263
(770) 254-2865
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
720 Country Club Rd
Newnan, GA 30263
(770) 254-2890
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
Arbor Springs Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4840 Highway 29 N
Newnan, GA 30265
(770) 463-5903
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
Madras Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
240 Edgeworth Rd
Newnan, GA 30263
(770) 254-2744
Gr: 6-8 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
White Oak Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
770 Lora Smith Rd
Newnan, GA 30265
(770) 254-2860
Gr: PK-5 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #88.
Western Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1730 Welcome Rd
Newnan, GA 30263
(770) 254-2790
Gr: PK-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #99.
Newnan High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
190 Lagrange St
Newnan, GA 30263
(770) 254-2880
Gr: 9-12 | 2,214 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1010.
Newnan Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1267 Lower Fayetteville Rd
Newnan, GA 30265
(770) 254-2872
Gr: PK-5 | 912 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1111.
Welch Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
240 Mary Freeman Rd
Newnan, GA 30265
(770) 254-2597
Gr: PK-5 | 1,012 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1212.
Odyssey Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
14 Saint John Cir
Newnan, GA 30265
(770) 251-6111
Gr: K-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1313.
Arnco-sargent Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2449 Highway 16 W
Newnan, GA 30263
(770) 254-2830
Gr: PK-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1414.
Ruth Hill Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
57 Sunset Ln
Newnan, GA 30263
(770) 254-2895
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1515.
Arnall Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Lora Smith Rd
Newnan, GA 30265
(770) 254-2765
Gr: 6-8 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1616.
Evans Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
41 Evans Dr
Newnan, GA 30263
(770) 254-2780
Gr: 6-8 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1717.
Atkinson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
14 Nimmons St
Newnan, GA 30263
(770) 254-2835
Gr: PK-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1818.
Jefferson Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
154 Millard Farmer Ind Blvd
Newnan, GA 30263
(770) 254-2771
Gr: PK-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1919.
Smokey Road Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
965 Smokey Rd
Newnan, GA 30263
(770) 254-2840
Gr: 6-8 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%

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 Elm Street 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?
96% of all K-12 students in Newnan are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Newnan?
Newnan public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Newnan are often viewed compared to one another?

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