Coweta County is a suburban school district in Georgia serving 22,320 students across 29 schools with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. The district experienced a 1.6% enrollment decline from the prior year, indicating modest contraction in an otherwise stable suburban context.
Academically, Coweta County demonstrates above-state performance in core subjects. Math proficiency reaches 47.1% compared to the state average of 38.7%, while reading proficiency stands at 47.8% versus the state average of 36.7%. The graduation rate of 91.3% marginally exceeds Georgia's 90.9% state average, though the dropout rate of 1.9% and chronic absenteeism rate of 19.2% warrant attention as ongoing operational considerations.
The district serves a diverse population with notable economic challenges. Nearly 48% of students qualify as economically disadvantaged, while 5.0% are English learners and 12.5% receive special education services. Racial composition is 52.7% White, 25.0% Black, 13.7% Hispanic, and 2.7% Asian.
Financially, Coweta County operates with a $292.7 million total budget and per-pupil spending of $12,239.94, approximately $883 below the state average. The district's funding structure relies heavily on local revenue at 50.3%, supplemented by 42.1% state funding and 7.6% federal support. This funding composition reflects typical suburban district patterns with significant local property tax dependence.
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Total Students
22,320
Schools
29
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,239.94
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, NCES F-33 Finance Survey, EDFacts
Federal Data Year: 2024-25
State Data Year: 2023-24
Note: Some data may be unavailable for certain districts or years. Proficiency rates reflect state-specific assessment standards.
Math Proficiency
47.1%
Staff counts are Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) from NCES 2024-25 data.
Source: Georgia Department of Education, CCRPI and School Grades Report, 2023-24 School Year