Coweta County

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.