Northgate High School

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Northgate High School ranks 61 st of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Northgate High School is a public high school located in Newnan, Georgia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,970 students. It is part of the Coweta County School District, which is ranked 44th out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Northgate High School has consistently ranked among the top high schools in the state, with a statewide ranking between 37th and 61st over the past several years, and a 4- or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Northgate High School consistently outperforms the Coweta County and Georgia state averages on the Milestones Assessments, a standardized test used in Georgia. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Northgate had 54.5% of students proficient or better in American Literature and Composition, compared to 47.3% for Coweta County and 42% for the state. Northgate High School has also maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 88.8% to 93.3% over the past five years, consistently exceeding the Coweta County and Georgia state averages. Additionally, Northgate High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 17.2 to 18.5 over the past three years, and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 17.03% to 22.08% over the past three years, compared to the other nearby high schools.

When comparing Northgate High School to the nearby high schools, such as Newnan High School and East Coweta High School in the Coweta County district, as well as Fayette County High School and McIntosh High School in the Fayette County district, Northgate High School consistently outperforms the other schools in academic performance, as measured by the Milestones Assessments. Northgate also has higher four-year graduation rates than the other Coweta County high schools, but lower rates than the Fayette County high schools. The school's success may be attributed to a combination of factors, including its student population, resource allocation, and effective instructional practices.

Detail:

Public 9-12

3220 Fischer Rd
Newnan, GA 30265

(770) 463-5585

District: Coweta County

SchoolDigger Rank:
61^st of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,001

Feeder schools for Northgate High School:

Elementary:	Arbor Springs Elementary
	Canongate Elementary School
	Jefferson Parkway Elementary School
	Thomas Crossroads Elementary School
Middle:	Blake Bass Middle School
	Madras Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.5

Number of students: 2,054

Racial breakdown:

White:

60.0%

African American:

19.2%

Hispanic:

12.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Northgate High School ranks better than 86.7% of high schools in Georgia. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the Coweta County School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.12. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Northgate High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Northgate High School has the smallest high school student body size in the Coweta County School District. Student population at Northgate High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (60%), African American (19.2%), Hispanic (12.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 34.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Coweta County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northgate High School is 17.5. 1 high schools in the Coweta County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Northgate High School employs 117 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northgate High School is $9,001, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Coweta County School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Northgate High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Northgate High School 61^st of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Northgate High School in the ranking list.)

Coweta County:

SchoolDigger ranks Coweta County 44^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Northgate High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	75.82	48^th	335	85.7%
2007	81.50	34^th	358	90.5%
2008	82.14	37^th	370	90.0%
2009	82.87	34^th	372	90.9%
2010	82.27	41^st	384	89.3%
2011	79.15	53^rd	402	86.8%
2012	77.70	56^th	396	85.9%
2013	74.58	63^rd	425	85.2%
2014	69.28	84^th	425	80.2%
2015	69.21	69^th	435	84.1%
2016	68.43	66^th	426	84.5%
2017	64.68	77^th	420	81.7%
2018	67.75	85^th	428	80.1%
2019	76.38	52^nd	438	88.1%
2021	78.38	37^th	410	91.0%
2022	77.90	49^th	429	88.6%
2023	76.91	50^th	442	88.7%
2024	76.12	61^st	458	86.7%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Northgate High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1995	713	73	2	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	796
1996	713	73	2	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	796
1997	682	133	4	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	820
1998	919	170	7	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	1099
1999	557	91	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	655
2000	778	121	8	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	910
2001	893	123	10	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	1029
2002	1066	128	6	19	1	n/a	n/a	0	1220
2003	1066	128	6	19	1	n/a	n/a	0	1220
2004	1131	134	6	32	0	n/a	n/a	0	1303
2005	1165	178	13	43	2	n/a	n/a	22	1423
2006	1224	210	18	46	2	n/a	n/a	32	1532
2007	1316	222	25	59	2	n/a	n/a	39	1663
2008	1356	265	22	63	4	n/a	n/a	47	1757
2009	1375	241	24	83	2	n/a	n/a	50	1775
2010	1373	234	28	95	1	0	46	0	1777
2011	1375	225	26	105	1	1	46	0	1779
2012	1351	233	29	110	5	1	46	0	1775
2013	1339	224	31	119	3	1	55	0	1772
2014	1340	219	32	112	5	1	64	0	1773
2015	1337	229	36	124	4	2	58	0	1790
2016	1331	235	35	124	6	2	60	0	1793
2017	1341	232	42	138	8	1	58	0	1820
2018	1308	247	43	132	10	1	66	0	1807
2019	1278	244	50	142	9	1	67	0	1791
2020	1229	236	50	153	10	0	69	0	1747
2021	1192	254	63	187	10	0	85	0	1791
2022	1136	262	64	220	8	0	86	0	1776
2023	1210	342	59	252	7	0	100	0	1970
2024	1233	395	59	260	6	0	101	0	2054

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Northgate High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	796	45.0	17.7	11.7
1996	796	45.0	17.7	11.7
1997	820	49.0	16.7	20.7
1998	1099	65.0	16.9	20.3
1999	655	42.6	15.4	10.2
2000	910	56.3	16.2	7.6
2001	1029	54.0	19.1	8.8
2002	1220	70.0	17.4	7.5
2003	1220	70.0	17.4	7.5
2004	1303	77.0	16.9	8.8
2005	1423	74.0	19.2	11.6
2006	1532	83.5	18.3	13.7
2007	1663	92.0	18.1	16.8
2008	1757	102.5	17.1	16.5
2009	1775	104.0	17.1	17.5
2010	1777	106.5	16.6	18.6
2011	1779	107.5	16.5	20.6
2012	1775	108.0	16.4	22.6
2013	1772	105.0	16.8	23.8
2014	1773	105.3	16.8	23.4
2015	1790	106.0	16.8	24.9
2016	1793	103.0	17.4	23.9
2017	1820	103.0	17.6	23.5
2018	1807	106.0	17.0	21.9
2019	1791	104.0	17.2	20.6
2020	1747	102.0	17.1	20.8
2021	1791	102.0	17.5	17
2022	1776	103.0	17.2	n/a
2023	1970	106.0	18.5	22.1
2024	2054	117.0	17.5	34.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Northgate High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	796	45.0	17.7	11.7
1996	796	45.0	17.7	11.7
1997	820	49.0	16.7	20.7
1998	1099	65.0	16.9	20.3
1999	655	42.6	15.4	10.2
2000	910	56.3	16.2	7.6
2001	1029	54.0	19.1	8.8
2002	1220	70.0	17.4	7.5
2003	1220	70.0	17.4	7.5
2004	1303	77.0	16.9	8.8
2005	1423	74.0	19.2	11.6
2006	1532	83.5	18.3	13.7
2007	1663	92.0	18.1	16.8
2008	1757	102.5	17.1	16.5
2009	1775	104.0	17.1	17.5
2010	1777	106.5	16.6	18.6
2011	1779	107.5	16.5	20.6
2012	1775	108.0	16.4	22.6
2013	1772	105.0	16.8	23.8
2014	1773	105.3	16.8	23.4
2015	1790	106.0	16.8	24.9
2016	1793	103.0	17.4	23.9
2017	1820	103.0	17.6	23.5
2018	1807	106.0	17.0	21.9
2019	1791	104.0	17.2	20.6
2020	1747	102.0	17.1	20.8
2021	1791	102.0	17.5	17
2022	1776	103.0	17.2	n/a
2023	1970	106.0	18.5	22.1
2024	2054	117.0	17.5	34.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Northgate High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$308 (3.7%)	$7,954 (96.3%)	$8,262
2018	$288 (3.3%)	$8,432 (96.7%)	$8,720
2019	$278 (3.1%)	$8,723 (96.9%)	$9,001

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northgate High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 52^nd of 438 High schools	Ranks 50^th of 442 High schools	0.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Northgate High School)	63.9	57	6.9%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Coweta County)	55.8	46.2	9.6%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Northgate High School)	52.8	59.7	6.9%
End of Course Algebra I (Coweta County)	43.4	44.4	1%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%
End of Course Biology (Northgate High School)	65.8	56.1	9.7%
End of Course Biology (Coweta County)	65	51.8	13.2%
End of Course Biology (Georgia)	49	45.5	3.5%
End of Course United States History (Northgate High School)	69.4	53.4	16%
End of Course United States History (Coweta County)	59.3	51.5	7.8%
End of Course United States History (Georgia)	48.3	37.1	11.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1791	1970	10%
African American	244	342	40.2%
American Indian	9	7	22.2%
Asian	50	59	18%
Hispanic	142	252	77.5%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	1278	1210	5.3%
Two or More Races	67	100	49.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	20.6%	22.1%	1.5%

Schools Near Northgate High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2024)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2024)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Northgate High School	Public	9-12	3220 Fischer Rd	Newnan	30265	Coweta County	Coweta County	No	No	No	No	(770) 463-5585	2,054	117	17.5	34.3%	1,233 (60.0%)	395 (19.2%)	260 (12.7%)	59 (2.9%)	6 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	101 (4.9%)	76.1	61^st of 458 public high schools	86.7%		76.9	50^th of 442 public high schools	88.7%	11	54.5	65.9	55.9	62.9	$9,001	$278	$8,723
Sandy Creek High School	Public	9-12	360 Jenkins Rd	Tyrone	30290	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(770) 969-2840	1,179	89	13.2	47.8%	138 (11.7%)	727 (61.7%)	221 (18.7%)	31 (2.6%)	5 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	55 (4.7%)	58.5	142^nd of 458 public high schools	69.0%		63.7	104^th of 442 public high schools	76.5%	38	53.8	43.3	49.0	37.4	$11,981	$348	$11,633
Creekside High School	Public	9-12	7405 Herndon Rd	Fairburn	30213	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	Yes	(470) 254-4300	1,665	104	16.0	100.0%	19 (1.1%)	1,370 (82.3%)	231 (13.9%)	6 (0.4%)	5 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	33 (2.0%)	28.5	305^th of 458 public high schools	33.4%		21.2	339^th of 442 public high schools	23.3%	34	22.7	33.0	34.0	22.4	$11,273	$454	$10,819
McIntosh High School	Public	9-12	201 Walt Banks Rd	Peachtree City	30269	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(770) 631-3232	1,740	101	17.2	20.4%	936 (53.8%)	197 (11.3%)	262 (15.1%)	246 (14.1%)	5 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	94 (5.4%)	93	12^th of 458 public high schools	97.4%		89.9	19^th of 442 public high schools	95.7%	7	78.5	76.1	76.8	77.4	$8,431	$162	$8,269
East Coweta High School	Public	9-12	400 Highway 154	Sharpsburg	30277	Coweta County	Coweta County	No	No	No	No	(770) 254-2850	3,108	174	17.8	40.5%	1,483 (47.7%)	898 (28.9%)	434 (14.0%)	125 (4.0%)	8 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	160 (5.1%)	63.9	112^th of 458 public high schools	75.5%		59.4	122^nd of 442 public high schools	72.4%	10	46.2	47.2	47.2	63.3	$7,423	$239	$7,184
Global Impact Academy	Public	9-12	115 Shaw Drive	Fairburn	30213	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	Yes	(470) 254-3900	547	34	15.9	61.6%	4 (0.7%)	499 (91.2%)	31 (5.7%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.6%)	64.2	111^th of 458 public high schools	75.8%					(n/a)	63.1	57.5	44.4	33.0
Langston Hughes High School	Public	9-12	7501 Hall Rd	Fairburn	30213	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	Yes	(470) 254-3620	1,828	103	17.6	72.4%	4 (0.2%)	1,681 (92.0%)	110 (6.0%)	6 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (1.3%)	19.7	365^th of 458 public high schools	20.3%		17.4	362^nd of 442 public high schools	18.1%	3	20.6	25.8	16.1	28.7	$10,971	$757	$10,215
Newnan High School	Public	9-12	190 Lagrange St	Newnan	30263	Coweta County	Coweta County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 254-2880	2,246	137	16.3	51.2%	1,277 (56.9%)	587 (26.1%)	272 (12.1%)	17 (0.8%)	7 (0.3%)	1 (0.0%)	85 (3.8%)	56.3	149^th of 458 public high schools	67.5%		65	99^th of 442 public high schools	77.6%	50	42.6	46.7	41.9	52.1	$8,468	$413	$8,056
Atlanta Youth Development Campus	Public	5-12	5651 Stonewall Tell Rd	College Park	30349	Fulton County	Department of Juvenile Justice	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 656-4522	12	4	3.0	75.0%	4 (33.3%)	8 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Fayette County High School	Public	9-12	1 Tiger Trl	Fayetteville	30214	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(770) 460-3540	1,359	92	14.7	55.5%	142 (10.4%)	866 (63.7%)	202 (14.9%)	69 (5.1%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	77 (5.7%)	60.2	130^th of 458 public high schools	71.6%		58	130^th of 442 public high schools	70.6%		47.0	43.4	46.8	47.3	$10,118	$289	$9,829

Frequently Asked Questions about Northgate High School

What district is Northgate High School in?

Coweta County

Is Northgate High School a good school?

Northgate High School ranks 61^st of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Northgate High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,054 students attended Northgate High School.

What is the racial makeup of Northgate High School?

Students at Northgate High School are 60% White, 19% African American, 13% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What schools feed into Northgate High School?

Northgate High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Arbor Springs Elementary
Elementary : Canongate Elementary School
Elementary : Jefferson Parkway Elementary School
Elementary : Thomas Crossroads Elementary School
Middle : Blake Bass Middle School
Middle : Madras Middle School

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