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Students gain from both structured and non-traditional quality learning.
The top-notch local school systems are a major factor in families' decisions to settle here. Excellent public schools with top-notch academic programs, athletic departments, and facilities can be found in both counties. In addition, both counties have a large number of private schools.
There are fourteen elementary schools, five middle schools, an adult community school, and five high schools in the Fayette County School System. There are more than 20,000 enrolled students in the county. The educational system also includes the Fayette LIFE Academy, which is home to three nontraditional schools: Open Campus Academy, Horizon Academy, and Fayette Virtual Academy. Career and technical education (CTE) courses are offered at the school system's Center of Innovation (COI) campus to help students get ready for success in college and the workplace.
While the on-site academy facilitates one-on-one work and test taking, the virtual academy allows students to finish classes, assignments, and projects from home.
Students who gain from both structured and non-traditional learning activities are invited to the Horizon Academy. Students can take control of their education and learn at their own speed in a mixed learning environment.
Technical education, dual enrollment, and work-based learning are all offered by the Career and Technical Education (CTE) center. By enrolling in and earning credit for college courses while still in high school, dual enrollment enables high school students to avoid repeating certain classes. After completing dual enrollment, some students may be classified as sophomores and be eligible to enroll in college.
Excellent schools in Fayette County continue to score highly on tests and have outstanding graduation rates. Fayette County's graduation rate rose from 94.7% in 2024 to 95.3% in 2025, while Georgia's climbed to an all-time high of 87.2%.
Fayette County's average SAT score was 1124, 95 points higher than the state average and 128 points higher than the national average. With a composite average of 23.5, ACT scores the third highest in the state among schools that have over 200 test takers. The national average is 19.4, while the state average is 21.4. Starr’s Mill High had the 21st best score in the state (25.1), with McIntosh High 24th (24.7).
Over 22,500 students are served by Coweta County's three high schools, eight middle schools, and eight elementary schools. Additionally, it comprises the Central Educational Center, Winston Dowdell Academy, Burwell Academy, Charter College & Career Academy for eighth graders, and the Empower Virtual Program. The Donald W. Nixon Centre for the Performing and Visual Arts, which is owned by the system and provides access to the Fine Arts for Coweta County students of all ages, is another jewel in the crown.
Coweta County high school students continue to outperformed both the state and national averages. In 2025 Coweta County's average SAT score was 1077, which was 80 points higher than the national average and 47 points higher than the Georgia average.
Additionally, Coweta County's ACT scores exceeded both the national and state averages. The composite average score for the county was 21.8, while the national average was 19.4 and the Georgia average was 21.4.
Graduation rates: For the class of 2025, the percentage of high school students in the Coweta County School System who graduated on time rose to an all time high of 92.4%.
The rate of 92.4 percent this year is higher than the previous high of 91.7 percent set by the Coweta County School System last year. The state of Georgia's 2024 graduation rate increased almost two percent to 87.2%, the highest number in Georgia ever.
Coweta County high schools have employed a variety of tactics and resources to raise graduation rates, such as:
• Instruction from excellent professors that is both difficult and pertinent.
• Each student has a unique graduation plan that is regularly reviewed by the faculty.
For students who struggle in class, there are opportunities for Saturday school, content-based support, and online credit recovery.
• Before and after school, as well as throughout the day, tutoring is offered.
• Out-of-classroom student support services, such as community mentors, online facilitators, ELEVATE Coweta Students, and staff and counseling advisers.
ELEVATE Coweta kids collaborates with the most vulnerable kids.
• Math and ELA screening for students begins when they go from the eighth to the ninth grade and continues with each grading period over a student's high school career.
• Creative scheduling options, such as work-based learning, dual enrollment, and accelerated and advanced learning through the Central Educational Center, with a concentration on math and literacy.
• Setting up teacher professional learning communities and tracking the effects of those opportunities by subject and department.
• Parental content nights to raise family understanding and support for academic content, high school schedules, and graduation requirements.
• Directing Coweta County's recent short-term federal funding toward more teaching staff, tutoring, and other programs that have improved student assistance and addressed learning loss.
The Coweta County School System provides students with individualized study plans, non- traditional learning venues, and a range of enrichment activities both on and off school property in addition to standard learning environments. Programs like virtual learning, online courses, work-based learning, and dual enrollment are provided by the Coweta County School System in collaboration with universities, West Georgia Technical College, small businesses, the Coweta County Development Authority, and community organizations. Graduates of these programs are better equipped to pursue higher education or the workforce of the twenty-first century.
Private schools in both counties provide families with diverse academic settings that emphasize small class sizes, individualized instruction, and strong community values. In Coweta, options include Trinity Christian School, The Heritage School, and Central Christian School, each offering excellent academics along with athletics and arts programs. Fayette County families often consider St. Mary’s Academy and Grace Christian Academy for faith- based education. Montessori education is also available through Counterpane Montessori School, which provides child-centered, hands-on learning for elementary students in a nurturing environment that encourages independence and curiosity. Together, these private schools expand educational choices across the two counties.
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Education Listings
Higher Education
Clayton State University—678-466-4000
2000 Clayton State Blvd, Morrow 30260
clayton.edu
Clayton State University—Fayette
404-962-3094
250 Peachtree Pkwy, Peachtree City 30269 • clayton.edu/fayette
Georgia Film Academy—University System of Georgia; 270 Washington St SW Atlanta; Georgiafilmacademy.org
Georgia Military College—Fairburn
678-379-1414 • gmc.edu
320 NW Broad St, Ste 200, Fairburn 30213
Georgia Military College—Fayetteville
678-379-1381 • gmc.edu
255 Veterans Pkwy., Fayetteville 30214
Point University—Peachtree City
678-593-3100 • point.edu/peachtree-city
800 Commerce Dr, Ste 200,
Peachtree City 30269
University of West Georgia—Newnan
678-839-2300 • westga.edu/newnan/
80 Jackson Street, Newnan 30263
West Georgia Technical College—Coweta
706-845-4323; westgatech.edu
200 Campus Dr, Newnan 30263
Area Private Schools
Arlington Christian School (K5-12)
770-964-9871; 4500 Ridge Rd, Fairburn 30213
arlingtonchristian.org
Bedford School (1-9)—770-774-8001
5665 Milam Rd, Fairburn 30213
thebedfordschool.org
The Campus (1-12)—770-632-1710
300 Tivoli Gardens, Peachtree City 30269
thecampusway.com
Carolyn Barron Montessori
(18 mths-14 yrs)
770-253-2135 • cbms.net
195 Jackson St, Newnan 30263
Central Christian School (K4-12)
770-252-1234 • cccrusaders.com
3613 Hwy 34 E, Sharpsburg 30277
ClearWater Academy (ages 6-17 yrs)
770-631-3650 • clearwateracademyga.org
210 Greencastle Rd, Tyrone 30290
Counterpane Montessori (ages 3-18 yrs)
770-461-2304 • counterpane.org
839 Hwy 314, Fayetteville 30214
Crossroads Christian School (K-8)
770-487-0677
305 Arrowood Rd, Tyrone 30290
crossroadschristianschool.org
Dream Keepers Academy (K-5)
770-703-7539 • dkartsacademy.com
140 Carnegie Pl, Ste 102, Fayetteville
Foundry Academy (6-12)
316 N Peachtree Pkwy, Peachtree City, GA 30269
404-333-8629 • www.foundry-academy.com
Grace Christian Academy (PK3-12)
770-461-0137 • gracechristian.info
355 McDonough Rd, Fayetteville 30215
Harp's Crossing Christian Academy (PK-12)
470-975-1577 • hccalions.com
1577 Highway 85 S, Fayetteville, GA 30215
Heritage School, The (PK-12)770-253-9898
2093 Hwy 29 N, Newnan 30263
heritageschool.com
Joseph Sams School (ages birth-22 yrs)
770-461-5894 • josephsamsschool.org
280 Brandywine Blvd, Fayetteville 30214
Kidzzz Akademy Education Center 404-621-7713 • kidzzzzakademyinc.org 190 Weatherly Dr, Fayetteville 30214
Landmark Christian (K4-12) 770-306-0647
50 SE Broad St, Fairburn 30213
landmarkchristianschool.org
Landmark Christian (K4-5) • 770-306-0647
400 Windgate Rd., Peachtree City 30269
landmarkchristianschool.org
Our Lady of Mercy (9-12)
770-461-2202 • mercycatholic.org
861 Hwy 279, Fayetteville 30214
Our Lady of Victory (K-8)
770-306-9026 • olvcatholicschoolk-8.org
211 Kirkley Rd, Tyrone 30290
Rising Star Montessori (18 mths.-14 yrs)
770-461-1595
440 E Lanier Ave, Fayetteville 30214
risingstarmontessorischool.com
Shoal Creek Adventist School (K-8)
770-251-1464; 171 Gordon Road, Newnan, GA 30263
shoalcreekschool.com
St Paul Lutheran (1yr-8)
770-486-3545 • stpaulptc.org
700 Ardenlee Pkwy, Peachtree City 30269
Trinity Christian School (PK-12)
770-251-6770 • www.tcslions.org
8817 Hwy 54 W, Sharpsburg 30277
Area Preschools & Childcare
Academy of Smiles Christian Learning Center (infant through school age)
770-253-2147
80 Cypress Dr, Newnan 30263
All Stars Academy (6 wks-12yrs)
770-252-5252
2493 Hwy 34 E, Newnan 30265
allstarsacademy.net
Big Blue Marble Academy (Infant-Elementary)
770-545-6990 bbmacademy.com
243 Summerlin Blvd, Newnan 30265
Big Blue Marble Academy (Infant-Elementary) 770-766-7454 bbmacademy.com
106 Bailey Station Circle, Sharpsburg 30277
Big Blue Marble Academy (Infant-Elementary)
678-929-9956 bbmacademy.com 1361 Hwy. 74 S, Senoia, GA 30276
Bundles of Joy Achievement Center (Infant-School age)
770-253-6709
13 St. John Cir, Newnan 30265
Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Preschool (Toddlers-age 4) • 770-487-0086
101 N Peachtree Pkwy, Peachtree City 30269
coslp.org
Discovery Point Childcare (6wks-12yrs)
770-252-2166
For Locations: discoverypoint.com
Fayetteville First United Methodist Church Preschool (ages 1–4)
770-461-4313, ext. 124
175 E Lanier Ave, Fayetteville 30214
fayettevillefirst.com/ministries-preschool.html
First United Methodist Church (3 mo.-K)
770-253-1237 • nfumcpreschool.org
33 Greenville St, Newnan 30263
The Goddard School (infant to school age)
470-317-3100
264 S. Peachtree Pkwy.
Peachtree City 30269, goddardschool.com
Heritage Christian Academy (ages 2-K)
770-716-5768
2130 Redwine Rd, Fayetteville 30215
heritagechristian.org
Kiddie Kottage Christian
(Infants & toddlers)
770-716-2000 • kiddiekottage.org
300 N Glynn St, Fayetteville 30214
Kids R Kids (ages 6 wks-12 yrs)
770-631-3400
1241 Robinson Rd, Peachtree City 30269
kidsrkids.com
Kids R Kids (ages 6 wks-12 yrs)
770-502-1777
3025 GA Hwy 154, Newnan 30265
kidsrkids.com
Newnan Academy on Poplar Road (PK)
770-683-6888
2990 Poplar Rd, Sharpsburg 30277
Newnan Presbyterian (ages 6 wks-K)
770-253-5018 • newnanps.org
38 Greenville St, Newnan 30263
Royal Learners (ages 6 wks-5 yrs)
770-487-5333
2000 N Commerce Dr, Peachtree City 30269
royallearners.com
Spirit of Excellence Christian School (PK-6)
770-253-3822
27 1st Ave A, Newnan, GA 30263
StoneBridge Early Learning Center
(Infant-Elementary)—770-304-8857
106 Bailey Station Circle, Sharpsburg 30277
stonebridge-elc.com
Coweta County Public Schools
770-254-2800
167 Werz Industrial Drive, Newnan, GA 30264
cowetaschools.org to access school system and individual school sites
Elementary Schools
Arbor Springs Elementary—770-463-5903
4840 Hwy 29 N, Newnan 30265
Arnco-Sargent Elementary—770-254-2830
2449 W Hwy 16, Newnan 30263
Atkinson Elementary—770-254-2835
14 Nimmons St, Newnan 30263
Brooks Elementary School—770-683-0013
35 Genesee Pt, Newnan 30263
Canongate Elementary—770-463-8010
200 Pete Rd, Sharpsburg 30277
Eastside Elementary—770-599-6621
1225 Eastside School Rd, Senoia 30276
Elm Street Elementary—770-254-2865
46 Elm St, Newnan 30263
Glanton Elementary—770-583-2873
5725 Hwy 29, Grantville 30220
Jefferson Parkway Elementary-770-254-2771
154 Millard Farmer Ind Blvd, Newnan 30263
Moreland Elementary—770-254-2875
145 Railroad St, Moreland 30259
Newnan Crossing Elementary-770-254-2872; 1267 Lower Fayetteville Rd, Newnan 30265
Northside Elementary—770-254-2896
720 Country Club Rd, Newnan 30263
Poplar Road Elementary—770-254-2740
2925 Poplar Rd, Sharpsburg 30277
Ruth Hill Elementary—770-254-2895
57 Sunset Ln, Newnan 30263
Thomas Crossroads Elementary
770-254-2751
3530 E Hwy 34, Sharpsburg 30277
Welch Elementary—770-254-2597
240 Mary Freeman Rd, Newnan 30265
Western Elementary—770-254-2790
1730 Welcome Rd, Newnan 30264
White Oak Elementary—770-254-2860
770 Lora Smith Rd, Newnan 30265
Willis Road Elementary
770-304-7995
430 Willis Rd, Sharpsburg 30277
Middle Schools
Arnall Middle—770-254-2765
700 Lora Smith Rd, Newnan 30265
Blake Bass Middle–770-254-2600
500 Shaw Road, Sharpsburg 30277
East Coweta Middle—770-599-6607
6291 E Hwy 16, Senoia 30276
Evans Middle—770-254-2780
41 Evans Dr, Newnan 30263
Lee Middle—770-251-1547
370 Willis Rd, Sharpsburg 30277
Madras Middle—770-254-2744
240 Edgeworth Rd, Newnan 30263
Smokey Road Middle—770-254-2840
965 Smokey Rd, Newnan 30263
High Schools
East Coweta High—770-254-2850
400 McCollum-Sharpsburg Rd,
Sharpsburg 30277
Newnan High—770-254-2880
190 Lagrange St, Newnan 30263
Northgate High—770-463-5585
3220 Fischer Rd, Newnan 30265
Central Educational Center (CEC)
678-423-2000
160 Martin Luther King, Jr Dr, Newnan 30263
Alternative
Maggie Brown Alternative Middle
770-304-5930
32 Clark St, Newnan 30263
Winston Dowdell Academy
Alternative High; 770-254-2870
1 Dowdell St, Newnan 30263
Charter
Coweta Charter Academy (K-7)
770-599-0228 • cowetacharter.org
6675 Hwy 16, Senoia 30276
Odyssey Charter School (K-8)—
770-251-6111
14 St John Circle, Newnan 30265
odysseycharterschool.net
Fayette County Public Schools
205 LaFayette Avenue, Fayetteville 30214
770-460-3990
fcboe.org to access school system and individual school sites
Elementary Schools
Braelinn Elementary—770-631-5410
975 Robinson Rd, Peachtree City 30269
Cleveland Elementary—770-716-3905
190 Lester Rd, Fayetteville 30215
Crabapple Lane Elementary-770-487-5425
450 Crabapple Ln, Peachtree City 30269
Fayetteville Elementary—770-460-3560
490 Hood Ave, Fayetteville 30214
Huddleston Elementary—770-631-3255
200 McIntosh Trl, Peachtree City 30269
Inman Elementary—770-460-3565
677 Inman Rd, Fayetteville 30215
Kedron Elementary—770-486-2700
200 Kedron Dr, Peachtree City 30269
North Fayette Elementary—770-460-3570
609 Kenwood Rd, Fayetteville 30214
Oak Grove Elementary—770-631-3260
1200 Log House Rd, Peachtree City 30269
Peachtree City Elementary—770-631-3250
201 Wisdom Rd, Peachtree City 30269
Peeples Elementary—770-486-2734
153 Panther Pth, Fayetteville 30215
Robert J Burch Elementary—770-969-2820
330 Jenkins Rd, Tyrone 30290
Sara Harp Minter
Elementary—770-716-3910
1650 Hwy 85 S, Fayetteville 30215
Spring Hill Elementary—770-460-3432
100 Bradford Sqr, Fayetteville 30215
Middle Schools
Bennett’s Mill Middle—770-716-3982
210 Lester Rd, Fayetteville 30215
Flat Rock Middle—770-969-2830
325 Jenkins Rd, Tyrone 30290
JC Booth Middle—770-631-3240
250 Peachtree Pkwy, Peachtree City 30269
Rising Starr Middle—770-486-2721
183 Panther Pth, Fayetteville 30215
Whitewater Middle—770-460-3450
1533 Hwy 85 S, Fayetteville 30215
High Schools
Fayette County High—770-460-3540
1 Tiger Trl, Fayetteville 30214
McIntosh High—770-631-3232
201 Walt Banks Rd, Peachtree City 30269
OpenCampus High School Program
770-460-3551, x 2
450 Grady Ave, Fayetteville 30214
fcboe.org/opencampus
Sandy Creek High—770-969-2840
360 Jenkins Rd, Tyrone 30290
Starr’s Mill High—770-486-2710
193 Panther Pth, Fayetteville 30215
Whitewater High—770-460-3935
100 Wildcat Wy, Fayetteville 30215
Alternative
Horizon Academy—770-460-3551
450 Grady Ave, Fayetteville 30214
fcboe.org/alted
