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 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public charter schools serving 7,792 students in Fulton County School District. This district's average charter testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public charter schools in Georgia.
Public Charter Schools in Fulton County School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Georgia public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average).
The top ranked public charter schools in Fulton County School District are Fulton Academy Of Science And Technology, Amana Academy School and Ridgeview Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
110 Schools
101 Schools
# Students
90,424 Students
73,480 Students
# Teachers
6,050 Teachers
4,704 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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
0.72
0.66
# American Indian Students
211 Students
212 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
11,176 Students
2,513 Students
% Asian Students
12%
3%
# Hispanic Students
14,470 Students
7,857 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
11%
# Black Students
38,383 Students
35,324 Students
% Black Students
43%
48%
# White Students
22,589 Students
23,857 Students
% White Students
25%
33%
# Hawaiian Students
52 Students
103 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,543 Students
3,546 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
2,085
238
# Students in K Grade:
5,690
5,047
# Students in 1st Grade:
6,064
5,382
# Students in 2nd Grade:
6,016
5,293
# Students in 3rd Grade:
6,274
5,135
# Students in 4th Grade:
6,418
4,928
# Students in 5th Grade:
6,555
5,110
# Students in 6th Grade:
6,654
6,228
# Students in 7th Grade:
6,798
6,228
# Students in 8th Grade:
7,131
6,267
# Students in 9th Grade:
8,308
6,510
# Students in 10th Grade:
8,048
6,427
# Students in 11th Grade:
7,400
5,376
# Students in 12th Grade:
6,983
5,311
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,765 is higher than the state median of $14,224. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,672 is higher than the state median of $13,355. 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
$15,765
$14,224
Spending / Student
$14,672
$13,355
Best Fulton County School District Public Charter Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| 516 students
Rank: #22.
Amana Academy School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
285 S Main St
Alpharetta, GA 30009
(678) 624-0989
Alpharetta, GA 30009
(678) 624-0989
Grades: K-8
| 731 students
Rank: #33.
Ridgeview Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5340 S Trimble Rd
Atlanta, GA 30342
(470) 254-7710
Atlanta, GA 30342
(470) 254-7710
Grades: 6-8
| 996 students
Rank: #44.
Riverwood International Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5900 Raider Dr
Atlanta, GA 30328
(470) 254-1980
Atlanta, GA 30328
(470) 254-1980
Grades: 9-12
| 1,737 students
Rank: #55.
Main Street Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2861 Lakeshore Dr
Atlanta, GA 30337
(404) 668-0261
Atlanta, GA 30337
(404) 668-0261
Grades: K-8
| 863 students
Rank: #66.
Chattahoochee Hills Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9670 Rivertown Rd
Fairburn, GA 30213
(678) 466-7285
Fairburn, GA 30213
(678) 466-7285
Grades: K-8
| 529 students
Rank: #77.
Kipp South Fulton Academy School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1286 Washington Rd
Atlanta, GA 30344
(678) 278-0160
Atlanta, GA 30344
(678) 278-0160
Grades: 5-8
| 364 students
Rank: #88.
Hapeville Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3510 Atlanta Ave
Atlanta, GA 30354
(404) 767-7730
Atlanta, GA 30354
(404) 767-7730
Grades: 6-8
| 363 students
Rank: #99.
Hapeville Charter Career Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6045 Buffington Rd
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 766-0101
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 766-0101
Grades: 9-12
| 687 students
Rank: #1010.
Rise Grammar School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2626 Hogan Rd
Atlanta, GA 30344
(404) 669-8060
Atlanta, GA 30344
(404) 669-8060
Grades: K-5
| 444 students
Rank: #1111.
Rise Prep School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2626 Hogan Rd
Atlanta, GA 30344
(404) 669-8060
Atlanta, GA 30344
(404) 669-8060
Grades: 6-8
| 316 students
Rank: #1212.
Skyview High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5134 Old National Hwy
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 418-8812
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 418-8812
Grades: 9-12
| 246 students
Recent Articles
10 Tips for Avoiding the Academic Summer Slide
This article provides strategies to prevent academic regression during summer break. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining reading and math skills, suggests engaging educational activities, and offers practical tips for parents to incorporate learning into daily summer routines, ensuring students stay academically sharp for the new school year.
Meatless Mondays: Why Public Schools are Going Vegetarian
This article discusses the implementation of Meatless Mondays in public schools, focusing on Baltimore City Public Schools' initiative. It explores the health and environmental benefits of reducing meat consumption, the mixed reactions to the program, and its spread to other educational institutions across the country
Public School Achievement: Are Stimulants a Part of the Equation?
This article explores the growing trend of high school students using prescription stimulants as study aids. It discusses the types of drugs used, their effects, and the potential risks associated with their misuse. The piece also examines the underlying pressures driving students to seek these performance-enhancing substances.
