School District Comparison · Georgia
Fayette County vs. Coweta County Schools
Comparing Peachtree City and Newnan? Both school districts outperform state and national averages — but they differ in rankings, home prices, and what each offers families. Here's the complete side-by-side breakdown.
Best for Academics
Fayette County
#1 in Georgia · SAT 1,124 · Niche A+
Best for Value
Coweta County
Homes 20–30% less · SAT 1,076 · Niche A−
Both Districts
Beat State & National
SAT averages above GA (1,029) & US (996)
Side-by-Side Comparison
Fayette County vs. Coweta County
Key metrics across academics, enrollment, finances, and home prices — based on 2025–2026 data.
Metric
Fayette County
Coweta County
Niche District Grade
Both are highly rated; Fayette holds the top spot in Georgia
A+
A−
Georgia District Rank
Fayette County is the top-ranked public school district in the state
#1 in Georgia
#26 in Georgia
2025 SAT Mean Score
Both districts outperform state (1,029) and national (996) averages
1,124
1,076
Graduation Rate
Both are well above the Georgia state average of ~83%
~95%
92.4%
Student-Teacher Ratio
Smaller class sizes in Fayette; both are near the national average of 16:1
15:1
17:1
Total Enrollment
Coweta is a larger, faster-growing district
~19,700
~23,040
Expenses Per Student
Both invest significantly in per-pupil spending
~$13,000/yr
$12,472/yr
Diversity (Niche)
Coweta County has greater racial and economic diversity
B+
A
Top High School Grade
McIntosh and Starrs Mill are both nationally ranked A+ schools
A+ (McIntosh, Starrs Mill)
A (Northgate)
Median Home Price
Coweta offers more affordable housing with strong schools
~$450,000
~$340,000
Sources: Niche.com 2026, Georgia DOE 2025 SAT Report, GreatSchools.org. Award icon indicates the stronger result for that metric.
High Schools
High Schools in Both Districts
Fayette County High Schools
McIntosh High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,800 students- #1 in Georgia public high schools (Niche)
- 30+ AP courses
- National Merit Scholars
- Feeds into top universities
Starrs Mill High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,900 students- #2 in Georgia public high schools (Niche)
- Nationally recognized STEM programs
- 30+ AP courses
- Award-winning arts program
Sandy Creek High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,600 students- Serves Tyrone & Sharpsburg
- Strong athletics
- College prep curriculum
- Active community involvement
Whitewater High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,700 students- Serves Fayetteville area
- Award-winning band program
- Strong AP offerings
- Diverse extracurriculars
Coweta County High Schools
Northgate High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,054 students- #1 in Coweta County (Niche)
- 65% math proficiency
- Strong college prep
- Active student community
East Coweta High School
Grades 9–12 · 3,108 students- 3rd largest school in Georgia
- Wide variety of programs
- Strong athletics
- Serves Senoia & Sharpsburg
Newnan High School
Grades 9–12 · ~2,200 students- Historic downtown Newnan campus
- Diverse student body
- Strong arts program
- Growing STEM offerings
Private Schools
Private School Options in Both Counties
Fayette County Private Schools
Landmark Christian School
PK–12 · Christian
Niche A+, ~15 min from PTC
St. Paul Lutheran School
K–8 · Lutheran
In Peachtree City
Our Lady of Victory
PK–8 · Catholic
Tyrone, ~10 min from PTC
Fayette Christian School
K–12 · Christian
Fayetteville, ~10 min from PTC
Woodward Academy
PK–12 · Independent
College Park, ~25 min from PTC
Coweta County Private Schools
The Heritage School
PK–12 · Independent
Niche A−, 7:1 ratio, Newnan
Trinity Christian School
PK–12 · Christian
Sharpsburg
Central Christian School
PK–12 · Christian
Newnan
The Heritage School Standout
The Heritage School in Newnan is one of the top independent private schools in the region — with a 7:1 student-teacher ratio, Niche A− grade, and a college-prep curriculum from preschool through 12th grade.
Which Is Right for You?
Choosing Between Fayette and Coweta
Choose Fayette County if…
- Academic rankings are your top priority
- You want access to McIntosh or Starrs Mill (both A+ nationally ranked)
- You prefer the Peachtree City golf cart lifestyle
- You're buying in the $400K–$700K+ range
- You want the highest-ranked public schools in Georgia
Choose Coweta County if…
- You want strong schools at a lower price point
- You're buying in the $280K–$450K range
- You prefer Newnan's charming downtown and growing community
- Diversity and community culture are important to your family
- You want more home for your money while still outperforming state averages
Frequently Asked Questions
School District FAQs
Know Your School Zone Before You Buy
Israel Can Verify School Zones for Any Property
School zone boundaries can change — and the wrong address can mean a different school than you expected. Before you make an offer, Israel will verify the exact school assignment for any home in Fayette or Coweta County.
