Fulton County School District

786 Cleveland Avenue. Sw
Atlanta, GA 30315
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

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 87 public elementary schools serving 59,958 students in Fulton County School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public elementary schools in Georgia.
Public Elementary Schools in Fulton County School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 39% statewide average).
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fulton County School District are Heards Ferry Elementary School, Shakerag Elementary School and Creek View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary school average of 64% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
110 Schools
1,865 Schools
# Students
90,424 Students
1,214,625 Students
# Teachers
6,050 Teachers
86,710 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.
This School District
State Average (GA)
#32 out of 222 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Fulton County  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fulton County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fulton County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Fulton County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
89%
84%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Fulton County  School District and public school graduation rate of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.72
0.71
# American Indian Students
211 Students
2,656 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
11,176 Students
56,603 Students
% Asian Students
12%
5%
# Hispanic Students
14,470 Students
217,467 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
18%
# Black Students
38,383 Students
443,422 Students
% Black Students
43%
36%
# White Students
22,589 Students
432,027 Students
% White Students
25%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
52 Students
1,252 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,543 Students
60,623 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
2,085
48,004
# Students in K Grade:
5,690
120,852
# Students in 1st Grade:
6,064
128,151
# Students in 2nd Grade:
6,016
125,574
# Students in 3rd Grade:
6,274
126,964
# Students in 4th Grade:
6,418
127,680
# Students in 5th Grade:
6,555
129,612
# Students in 6th Grade:
6,654
130,380
# Students in 7th Grade:
6,798
128,869
# Students in 8th Grade:
7,131
131,187
# Students in 9th Grade:
8,308
5,237
# Students in 10th Grade:
8,048
4,582
# Students in 11th Grade:
7,400
3,850
# Students in 12th Grade:
6,983
3,683
# 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.
This School District
This State (GA)
Total Revenue
$1,426 MM
$24,999 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Fulton County  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$1,327 MM
$23,473 MM
This chart displays total spending of Fulton County  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,765
$14,224
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Fulton County  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,672
$13,355
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Fulton County  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Fulton County School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Heards Ferry Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
6151 Powers Ferry Rd
Atlanta, GA 30339
(470) 254-6190
Grades: PK-5
| 703 students
Rank: #22.
Shakerag Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10885 Rogers Cir
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3880
Grades: PK-5
| 653 students
Rank: #33.
Creek View Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3995 Webb Bridge Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(470) 254-2932
Grades: PK-5
| 1,014 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Lake Windward Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11770 E Fox Ct
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(470) 254-7050
Grades: PK-5
| 707 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Sweet Apple Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12025 Etris Rd
Roswell, GA 30075
(470) 254-3310
Grades: PK-5
| 802 students
Rank: #66.
Wilson Creek Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6115 Wilson Rd
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3811
Grades: K-5
| 795 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Birmingham Falls Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
14865 Birmingham Hwy
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-2820
Grades: PK-5
| 757 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Crabapple Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12775 Birmingham Hwy
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-7055
Grades: PK-5
| 652 students
Rank: #99.
River Trail Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10795 Rogers Cir
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3860
Grades: 6-8
| 1,088 students
Rank: #1010.
Barnwell Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9425 Barnwell Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-4960
Grades: PK-5
| 719 students
Rank: #1111.
Findley Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5880 Findley Chase Dr
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 596 students
Rank: #1212.
Summit Hill Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13855 Providence Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-2830
Grades: PK-5
| 705 students
Rank: #1313.
Mountain Park Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11895 Mountain Park Rd
Roswell, GA 30075
(470) 254-4530
Grades: PK-5
| 788 students
Rank: #1414.
Medlock Bridge Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10215 Medlock Bridge Pkwy
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-2980
Grades: PK-5
| 634 students
Rank: #1515.
Webb Bridge Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4455 Webb Bridge Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(470) 254-2940
Grades: 6-8
| 1,173 students
Rank: #1616.
Autrey Mill Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4110 Old Alabama Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-7622
Grades: 6-8
| 1,260 students
Rank: #1717.
Dolvin Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10495 Jones Bridge Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-7020
Grades: PK-5
| 726 students
Rank: #1818.
Ocee Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4375 Kimball Bridge Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-2960
Grades: PK-5
| 614 students
Rank: #1919.
State Bridge Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5530 State Bridge Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-3850
Grades: PK-5
| 688 students
Rank: #2020.
Abbotts Hill Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5575 Abbotts Bridge Rd
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-2860
Grades: PK-5
| 572 students
Rank: #2121.
Cogburn Woods Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13080 Cogburn Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-2845
Grades: PK-5
| 746 students
Rank: #2222.
New Prospect Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3055 Kimball Bridge Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-2800
Grades: PK-5
| 504 students
Rank: #2323.
Taylor Road Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5150 Taylor Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-7090
Grades: 6-8
| 1,250 students
Rank: #2424.
Northwestern Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12805 Birmingham Hwy
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-2870
Grades: 6-8
| 1,143 students
Rank: #2525.
Northwood Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10200 Wooten Rd
Roswell, GA 30076
(470) 254-6390
Grades: PK-5
| 644 students
Rank: #2626.
Alpharetta Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
192 Mayfield Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30009
(470) 254-7015
Grades: PK-5
| 559 students
Rank: #2727.
Roswell North Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10525 Woodstock Rd
Roswell, GA 30075
(470) 254-6320
Grades: PK-5
| 867 students
Rank: #2828.
Fulton Academy Of Science And Technology
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11365 Crabapple Rd
Roswell, GA 30075
(678) 321-1100
Grades: K-8
| 516 students
Rank: #2929.
Crabapple Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10900 Woodstock Rd.
Roswell, GA 30075
(470) 254-4520
Grades: 6-8
| 871 students
Rank: #3030.
Hopewell Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
13060 Cogburn Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-3240
Grades: 6-8
| 1,222 students
Rank: #3131.
Spalding Drive Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
130 W Spalding Dr
Atlanta, GA 30328
(470) 254-5880
Grades: PK-5
| 367 students
Rank: #3232.
River Eves Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9000 Eves Rd
Roswell, GA 30076
(470) 254-4550
Grades: PK-5
| 554 students
Rank: #3333.
Hembree Springs Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
815 Hembree Rd
Roswell, GA 30076
(470) 254-2902
Grades: PK-5
| 510 students
Rank: #3434.
Amana Academy School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
285 S Main St
Alpharetta, GA 30009
(678) 624-0989
Grades: K-8
| 731 students
Rank: #3535.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9250 Scott Rd
Roswell, GA 30076
(470) 254-6362
Grades: PK-5
| 537 students
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 110 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 90,424 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : 89% (Btm 50% in GA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • : 51% (Top 10%)
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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