Founded in 1918 as the first High School in Newnan, NHS was a Southern Accredited School by 1919 and has held the distinction ever since. Newnan High School has been a School of Excellence three times. The school has enjoyed a tradition and a reputation of providing an outstanding faculty and curriculum for students as they prepare for college or employment. Newnan has a varied athletic program with impressive regional and state records, and an academic program that affords intellectually gifted graduates advanced placement standing in the nation's colleges and universities.

Under the leadership of our principal , Dr. Steve B. Barker, approximately 100 professional educators serve our students and community. Newnan High School encourages the development of well-rounded students in keeping with the academic motto: Every opportunity for every student.