Evans Middle School was founded as the first junior high school in Coweta County, Georgia

Coweta County, Georgia

Coweta County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of 2000, the population was 89,215. The 2009 Census Estimate placed the population at 131,936...

 and was built in 1973. It was soon followed by Madras Junior High School. Notable people who attended O.P. Evans include:

• Alan Jackson
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• Ellis Arnall
  Ellis Arnall
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• Lewis Grizzard
  Lewis Grizzard
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• Cindy "Rodeo" Steedle

Evans is known for its odd location which is 700 feet from Newnan Hospital and 540 feet from the Coweta County Prison. Evans' academic rival is Madras Middle School

Madras Middle School

Madras Middle School is a middle school located at 33°26.2'N 84°45.2'W in northeastern Coweta County, Georgia. It serves grades 6 to 8 as part of the CCSS . The school was in Northgate High School's facilities during its construction and was named Northgate Middle School until 1998 when it moved...

 and their athletic rival is East Coweta Middle School

East Coweta Middle School

East Coweta Middle School is a public middle school located in Senoia, Georgia. The school serves about 950 students in grades 6 to 8 in the Coweta County School System.- Background :...

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