Top Rankings
Fulton County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 107 public schools serving 87,988 students in Fulton County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Fulton County School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 40% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Fulton County School District are Heards Ferry Elementary School, Shakerag Elementary School and Northview High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Fulton County School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Georgia.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
107 Schools
2,330 Schools
# Students
87,988 Students
1,747,653 Students
# Teachers
6,071 Teachers
121,051 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Fulton County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#32 out of 222 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
40%
Graduation Rate
89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.71
# American Indian Students
220 Students
3,918 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
11,617 Students
85,795 Students
% Asian Students
13%
5%
# Hispanic Students
14,313 Students
327,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
19%
# Black Students
36,470 Students
632,133 Students
% Black Students
42%
36%
# White Students
21,709 Students
612,293 Students
% White Students
25%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
49 Students
1,734 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,610 Students
84,151 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
2,045
50,489
# Students in K Grade:
5,310
118,882
# Students in 1st Grade:
5,786
124,992
# Students in 2nd Grade:
5,990
128,523
# Students in 3rd Grade:
5,934
125,808
# Students in 4th Grade:
6,160
127,364
# Students in 5th Grade:
6,391
128,693
# Students in 6th Grade:
6,491
129,323
# Students in 7th Grade:
6,623
131,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
6,822
133,602
# Students in 9th Grade:
7,965
153,942
# Students in 10th Grade:
7,786
144,127
# Students in 11th Grade:
7,609
131,171
# Students in 12th Grade:
7,076
119,291
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,202 is higher than the state median of $14,305. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,078 is higher than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1,426 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$1,327 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,202
$14,305
Spending / Student
$15,078
$13,431
Best Fulton County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Heards Ferry Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6151 Powers Ferry Rd
Atlanta, GA 30339
(470) 254-6190
Atlanta, GA 30339
(470) 254-6190
Grades: PK-5
| 686 students
Rank: #22.
Shakerag Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10885 Rogers Cir
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3880
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3880
Grades: PK-5
| 660 students
Rank: #33.
Northview High School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10625 Parsons Rd
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3828
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3828
Grades: 9-12
| 1,586 students
Rank: #44.
Creek View Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3995 Webb Bridge Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(470) 254-2932
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(470) 254-2932
Grades: PK-5
| 832 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Lake Windward Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11770 E Fox Ct
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(470) 254-7050
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(470) 254-7050
Grades: PK-5
| 650 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Sweet Apple Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12025 Etris Rd
Roswell, GA 30075
(470) 254-3310
Roswell, GA 30075
(470) 254-3310
Grades: PK-5
| 837 students
Rank: #77.
Wilson Creek Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6115 Wilson Rd
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3811
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3811
Grades: PK-5
| 864 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Birmingham Falls Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14865 Birmingham Hwy
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-2820
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-2820
Grades: PK-5
| 746 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Crabapple Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12775 Birmingham Hwy
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-7055
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-7055
Grades: PK-5
| 624 students
Rank: #1010.
River Trail Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10795 Rogers Cir
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3860
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3860
Grades: 6-8
| 1,094 students
Rank: #1111.
Barnwell Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9425 Barnwell Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-4960
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-4960
Grades: PK-5
| 693 students
Rank: #1212.
Findley Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5880 Findley Chase Dr
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3800
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 590 students
Rank: #1313.
Summit Hill Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13855 Providence Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-2830
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-2830
Grades: PK-5
| 689 students
Rank: #1414.
Mountain Park Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11895 Mountain Park Rd
Roswell, GA 30075
(470) 254-4530
Roswell, GA 30075
(470) 254-4530
Grades: PK-5
| 766 students
Rank: #1515.
Medlock Bridge Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10215 Medlock Bridge Pkwy
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-2980
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-2980
Grades: PK-5
| 653 students
Rank: #1616.
Webb Bridge Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4455 Webb Bridge Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(470) 254-2940
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(470) 254-2940
Grades: 6-8
| 1,220 students
Rank: #1717.
Autrey Mill Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4110 Old Alabama Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-7622
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-7622
Grades: 6-8
| 1,264 students
Rank: #1818.
Dolvin Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10495 Jones Bridge Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-7020
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-7020
Grades: PK-5
| 693 students
Rank: #1919.
Ocee Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4375 Kimball Bridge Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-2960
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-2960
Grades: PK-5
| 705 students
Rank: #2020.
State Bridge Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5530 State Bridge Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-3850
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-3850
Grades: PK-5
| 671 students
Rank: #2121.
Chattahoochee High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5230 Taylor Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-7600
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,781 students
Rank: #2222.
Abbotts Hill Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5575 Abbotts Bridge Rd
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-2860
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-2860
Grades: PK-5
| 559 students
Rank: #2323.
Cogburn Woods Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13080 Cogburn Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-2845
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-2845
Grades: PK-5
| 795 students
Rank: #2424.
Johns Creek High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5575 State Bridge Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-2138
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-2138
Grades: 9-12
| 1,859 students
Rank: #2525.
New Prospect Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3055 Kimball Bridge Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-2800
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-2800
Grades: PK-5
| 608 students
Rank: #2626.
Taylor Road Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5150 Taylor Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-7090
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-7090
Grades: 6-8
| 1,256 students
Rank: #2727.
Northwestern Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12805 Birmingham Hwy
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-2870
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-2870
Grades: 6-8
| 1,118 students
Rank: #2828.
Cambridge High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2845 Bethany Bnd
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-2883
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-2883
Grades: 9-12
| 1,652 students
Rank: #2929.
Northwood Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10200 Wooten Rd
Roswell, GA 30076
(470) 254-6390
Roswell, GA 30076
(470) 254-6390
Grades: PK-5
| 589 students
Rank: #3030.
Alpharetta Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
192 Mayfield Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30009
(470) 254-7015
Alpharetta, GA 30009
(470) 254-7015
Grades: PK-5
| 519 students
Rank: #3131.
Roswell North Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10525 Woodstock Rd
Roswell, GA 30075
(470) 254-6320
Roswell, GA 30075
(470) 254-6320
Grades: PK-5
| 885 students
Rank: #3232.
Fulton Academy Of Science And Technology
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11365 Crabapple Rd
Roswell, GA 30075
(678) 321-1100
Roswell, GA 30075
(678) 321-1100
Grades: K-8
| 456 students
Rank: #3333.
Crabapple Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10900 Woodstock Rd.
Roswell, GA 30075
(470) 254-4520
Roswell, GA 30075
(470) 254-4520
Grades: 6-8
| 910 students
Rank: #3434.
Milton High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13025 Birmingham Hwy
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-7000
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,973 students
Rank: #3535.
Hopewell Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13060 Cogburn Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-3240
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-3240
Grades: 6-8
| 1,196 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fulton County School District?
Fulton County School District manages 107 public schools serving 87,988 students.
What is the rank of Fulton County School District?
Fulton County School District is ranked #31 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fulton County School District?
42% of Fulton County School District students are Black, 25% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fulton County School District?
Fulton County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Fulton County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,078 is higher than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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