Odyssey Charter School in Newnan | Military Town Advisor

Category	Rating	Details
Test Scores	6/10	The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Georgia Milestones End-of-Course (EOC) Assessment data from Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement, and using 2025 Georgia Milestones End-of-Grade (EOG) Assessment data from Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Student Growth	5/10	The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.

Posted: August 1, 2026

Our family was part of this school community for several years. Our son began attending in kindergarten, and because of our positive experience at the time, we later enrolled our daughter. Unfortunately, our experience changed dramatically during her first-grade year.
Throughout the 20222023 school year, we spent more than six months advocating for our daughter. From the beginning of first grade, she was bringing home failing grades. We repeatedly requested lesson plans, curriculum guidance, instructional materials, and meaningful communication so we could support her learning at home. We felt our concerns were not addressed in a timely or collaborative manner.
During a parent conference, we were informed that our daughter could potentially be retained and that there were concerns she might have a learning disability. I was asked to sign a document acknowledging the retention discussion, but I declined because I did not believe enough had been done to help her succeed first.
After repeatedly requesting instructional materials, we were finally provided with books and resources to use at home. My husband and I worked with our daughter consistently, and she passed every remaining test that school year. That reinforced our belief that she was capable of succeeding when she received the appropriate support.
We later filed a formal grievance because we believed our concerns had not been adequately addressed. We expected an opportunity to resolve the issues collaboratively, but instead, shortly before the following school year began, we received a letter restricting our access to the school. We then made the difficult decision to withdraw both of our children during the second week of the school year.
Today, our daughter is in fifth grade and is thriving academically with no academic or behavioral concerns. Our son is now in ninth grade and is also doing well. Watching both of our children succeed in a different educational environment reinforced our belief that withdrawing them was the right decision for our family.
This review reflects our personal experience. Every family's experience may be different, but ours was one in which we felt communication was lacking, our concerns were not adequately addressed, and meaningful collaboration with parents was missing when our daughter needed support the most. Parents should feel empowered to advocate for their children, ask questions, and expect open communication and partnership from their child's school. Truly

Posted: August 1, 2026

Posted: May 28, 2025

I was a student at Odyssey Charter School in Newnan, and I can honestly say I was pretty disappointed with my experience. The administration seemed to favor certain students, and it was clear that some people got away with a lot more than others. It made the whole school feel unfair, like some of us were just overlooked while others got special treatment for reasons that never really made sense.

And dont even get me started on some of the teachers. I had some who would literally tell students to "shut up" during class. I get that teaching can be tough, but theres no excuse for being rude to students like that. It was honestly shocking to experience that kind of disrespect in a learning environment.

As for the activities at the school, there wasnt much to look forward to. It was pretty much the same routine every day, and there didnt seem to be anything that was really engaging or fun. It felt like the school was more focused on just getting through the day rather than offering any kind of creative or meaningful experiences for the students.

The school itself is small, which in theory could be a good thing, but in practice, it just felt overcrowded. There were so many kids packed into tight spaces, and it made things feel even more uncomfortable. It honestly felt like they were trying to fit more students in than the building could handle.

In the end, I really cant recommend Odyssey Charter School. The lack of fairness, poor discipline, and unprofessional behavior from some teachers made it a pretty frustrating experience. Maybe things will improve over time, but based on my time there, I wouldnt go back.

Posted: May 28, 2025

Posted: April 12, 2025

As the grandmother of a former student, I was involved in several meetings with the teacher and assistant principal, and Im very disappointed with how issues were handled. Communication was disorganized, important assignments were often forgotten, and key resources for students were never mentioned until after complaints were made.

More importantly, my granddaughter was repeatedly hurt at school without proper care or follow-up. After one serious incident where she was knocked down by other students, the staff gave conflicting stories and then refused to show us the security footage, citing "privacy laws," despite regularly posting student photos online.

The lack of honesty, responsibility, and genuine care for the students was alarming. I would not recommend this school to any parent or grandparent looking for a safe, supportive environment.

Posted: April 12, 2025

Posted: April 11, 2025

I am deeply disappointed with our experience at this school, and I feel its important to share our story so other parents can make an informed decision.

My daughter was enrolled in kindergarten here, and from the beginning, there was a serious lack of structure and communication. Important information, such as homework assignments and updates, was either delayed or completely forgotten. On one occasion, parents were notified on a Thursday that their children would be tested on spelling words and sentences the very next day words that had not even been sent home at the beginning of the week as they should have been. In addition, the children were supposed to have access to a developmental app from home that I only learned about after voicing my concerns during a meeting with the teacher and the assistant principal.

The lack of communication was concerning, but even worse was the safety of my child. She was repeatedly getting hurt at school, requiring visits to the nurse. The teacher seemed negligent and inattentive, and the assistant principal often defended this behavior rather than addressing it.

The final straw came when I picked my daughter up from school, and she looked like she had been thrown in the bushes and trampled over. Her ankle was hurting badly. Earlier that day, the teacher had messaged saying, "all the kids were running and your child fell and took a tumble," brushing it off casually. However, when I saw the condition my daughter was in and spoke with her, she told me she wasnt running two boys had knocked her down.

When I confronted the teacher, she changed her story, and the assistant principal later gave yet another conflicting account after supposedly reviewing the security footage. When I requested to view the footage myself, I was told it wasnt possible due to "privacy laws" ironic, considering the school frequently posts pictures of students on their app for all parents to see.

At that point, I realized I could no longer trust this school with my daughters safety or well-being. I made the decision to withdraw her immediately and begin homeschooling.

In short, I absolutely do not recommend this school.
Our experience was not only stressful but also heartbreaking. If your childs safety, development, and clear communication matter to you, I would strongly urge you to look elsewhere.

Posted: May 14, 2024

THIS IS THE WORST SCHOOL EVER DO NOT SEND YOUR KIDS THERE.

Posted: May 14, 2024

Posted: November 17, 2022

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Posted: November 17, 2022

Posted: October 18, 2017

Both of my children go to this school and we all love it! I wouldn't have it any other way. I love how they have looping class rooms so k/1 have the same teacher for 2 years. Every grade up to 5 have two teachers in the classrooms and the student teacher ratio is a lot smaller than public schools, both my kids teachers have been awesome in homework and they won't go on without my kids knowing what they need to. My daughter has a speech problem and it need take my husband and I a few phone calls and stern conversations to get the ball rolling in that but once it got started I now recieve updated and the communication between us and the school is very open!

Posted: March 11, 2017

I attended this school from 2011 to 2014 and I can honestly say that those were the best years of my schooling. The relationship between the teachers, staff, and students gives a family-type feeling. The small class and school size feels like we are all one big family. Although some things might have changed from the time I graduated from Odyssey, it still has the same environment that I grew up in.

Posted: February 16, 2017

Terrible do not send your child here. The teachers lie about things that happen to your kids. My child was chocked on the playground a sub saw it happen. Nothing happen to the child that did the chocking. I don't care if you believe me or not. I'm telling you the truth do with it as you wish.

Posted: February 11, 2016

At Odyssey Charter School they treat her as an individual and not just another student.

Posted: February 7, 2016

My daughter attends Odyssey Charter School in the 7th grade and my son in the second grade. We have been a part of the Odyssey family since she was in Kindergarten. Both of my kids have flourished academically and social-emotionally over the years due, in large part, to the exceptional teachers and paraprofessionals who are so devoted to their students. Odyssey offers a positive learning environment and a close-knit family experience we don't feel is offered in traditional public schools. Parents are welcomed into classrooms and have many opportunities to volunteer. Odyssey is awesome!!

Posted: February 5, 2016

We have been a part of Odyssey for 4 years. It was the perfect fit for both my children transitioning from a private Christian school. We love what the school has to offer and the small classroom sizes.

Posted: February 5, 2016

Moving to Odyssey was the BEST thing we ever did for our two children, our daughter was at a county middle school and vomiting daily from all the stress from the school. By October, she hadn't completed a full week of school and was even hospitalized.
One week at Odyssey and she hasn't been sick since and went her first full week of school.

After her great experience we decided to move my son there who was in the 4th grade. He is also doing excellent. Both A & B students.

My youngest will be in K next year and bet your behind she's going to Odyssey!

The parent involvement is awesome and they're very dedicated to the community!

Plus they have have awesome field trips!!

Posted: February 5, 2016

My child has attended Odyssey since Kindergarten and is now an 8th grade student there. Overall, the school has been a good fit for her. The teachers have always been approachable and know her as a person. They have her best interests at heart and push her to do her best.

Posted: February 4, 2016

This school has gone from excellent to being one of the worst. The bullying is intolerable and the administration doesn't do anything about it. When you start seeing the same pattern of negative changes in your child due to bullying from classmates and you address it to management, they turn things around to make it seem like your child is the problem. The new administration doesn't care about creating a safe learning environment and less about the kids education. This school punishes the kids that are smart and prize those whose parents "contribute the most" to the school funds. It's a real shame that several years ago this was one of the best schools.

Posted: November 11, 2015

What an interesting question! I know they have a character education program and they work within the community a lot. This was also something that we appreciated---as a school, they provided opportunities for families to do charitable works within the community--ringing the bell for Salvation Army, working with Special Olympics and 4-H for events, raising money for local and national charities, food drives, Red Cross blood drives, and so forth. Their Athletics program certainly taught good sportsmanship, how to play fair, how to work hard and have a good work ethic, how to work together as a team, etc. And there were no tryouts--if you wanted to play a sport you could and you would actually get a chance to play in the games too, even if you weren't the best player. And the kids didn't beat up on someone if they didn't play well. They were taught that they were a family and they needed to support one another. Obviously, as I would hope it is with any school, the students are expected to be honest, not to cheat on tests, and to be good citizens of their school community. When my daughter was there, there were several students with disabilities and one who had seizures on a regular basis. The students accepted them and looked out for them in a way that really emphasizes the family atmosphere at the school. They were watching out for each other, and caring for each other, like they might do for their siblings. In fact, my daughter made many friends that she calls her brothers and sisters, that's how close they are. I have heard some horror stories from my friends whose kids are at county middle schools, so in comparison, I think our experience at Odyssey in this regard was awesome. Do they develop honesty, integrity and fairness? Yes, and not only that, but also they develop caring, thoughtful, good kids who have a heart by giving them experiences and an environment that encourages being kind to one another. Now, is every single kid going to come out of there like an angel? No, because there are a lot of other factors involved in who a person becomes or how they behave. But overall, I think this school does a great job of creating a family atmosphere that encourages good character traits.

Posted: November 11, 2015

Our daughter spent five years at Odyssey and it was a good experience for us. She received an excellent academic foundation and because of that she continues to excel to this day. Odyssey has K thru 8th grade in one building, so the transition to middle school was much smoother than it would have been if we had been in county schools. She already knew the teachers, the students, the routine, where to go and so forth, so she did not have the stress and social issues that many middle school kids experience. We also appreciated the level of parent involvement we were able to have, the field trips, and the family atmosphere of the school. We are thankful that we had the option of a charter school. We were able to choose a free public school that had what we were looking for and that was the right fit for our child.

Posted: September 26, 2015

From the bus, to the classroom, to the administration, my son had one problem after another. The administration refused to even consider that a student was causing problems for my child in the restroom, resulting in him wetting his pants almost daily. In the little over a month while attending the school, my son was spit in the face on the bus, scratched in the face and kicked in the privates on the playground and the school never once notified me about a single incident. I was left to hear about it sometimes days after the incident occurred from a six year old. All I can say is that my child is safely back in an environment that had his best interest at heart. While the schools academic record may be above others in the area, the lack of attention to very serious issues and the emotional care of students is seriously lacking.

Posted: September 26, 2015

They apparently have all new administration this year and after an incident with my child on the bus, I was told by the asst. principal that she just didn't know what was normally done because she was new here. Not, I will find out and get back to you, but just I don't know. really? The transparency is just not there when it comes to the staff.

Posted: October 20, 2010

Our daughter is in her first year at Odyssey. Moving her from our district school is the best decision we ever made. There are small class sizes and a teacher and assistant in each class for K-5th. Students at all levels are challenged and get the attention they need-whether they are advanced or struggling. We have learned more about our daughter's learning level in 3 months here than we knew in 3 years at the district school. Students can be creative and you hear a quiet murmur from the classrooms as they work and learn. They have spanish class once a week; in music, they actually get to play instruments! The walls are decorated w/art work and projects. Parents are welcomed! We are encouraged to share time, talents, skills, knowledge, ideas. In comparison, Odyssey makes the district school feel like a hospital.

Posted: July 19, 2010

More than satisfied with Odyssey! After our 3 year anxiety filled experience with the Coweta County public elementary school in our district the decision to enroll our child in Odyssey has been the best decision for our family. Odyssey has allowed our child to advance academically and grow socially. It has also welcomed us, as parents, to be involved in our child's education (something the county public school avoided). The teachers, administration and parents have been very respectful, which is the best example you can show to students, our future leaders. We remain excited to start our next school year, middle school, at Odyssey.

Posted: June 3, 2010

We have had an awesome year!!! We were initially concerned about entering the 4/5 grade level. There has been much concern and need for improvement in this grade level, but for the most part, the teachers have risen to the challenge...Our son experienced one of his best years yet (this being our 5th year at Odyssey k-4) with that being said, you can't please everyone, and NO school is perfect. This school offers an alternative to the large 800+ student environment. You really get to know the faculty, staff and the parents. It has been the right choice for our children...

Posted: May 19, 2010

My children have had excellent experiences at this school. The teachers and staff go above and beyond to see that they are meeting what's required and then some. They do not look at the child as a specific grade level or age for that matter, they teach by ability. They start at where they are and work upward. That is the way it should be, not across a happy medium where you are focusing on getting those special needs children higher and ignoring the average and above average children in the shadows because you know "they will do just fine." Odyssey is where we need to be and we will continue to support this wonderful school!

Posted: May 18, 2010

Some teachers are great, others not so great. I use to be a great school, but the principle does not listen to all parents. He will only listen to some, and then say it is the first time I have heard that. Then come to find out 5 other parents have told him the same thing before you have said anything. If you are in the incrowd, then everything is down for your child, if you aren't your child is not given the benefit to accomplish or move forward. A previous poster has said that the students are more advance here, that is not true. In some areas the teachers do great, but in other areas the kids are way behind. The is not the best school for all, and so much happier and so are my kids in a regular school.

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