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 27 public middle schools serving 22,390 students in Fulton County School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public middle schools in Georgia.
Public Middle Schools in Fulton County School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 39% statewide average).
The top ranked public middle schools in Fulton County School District are River Trail Middle School, Webb Bridge Middle School and Autrey Mill Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle school average of 65% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
108 Schools
641 Schools
# Students
89,935 Students
459,471 Students
# Teachers
6,008 Teachers
31,572 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
0.70
# American Indian Students
210 Students
992 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
11,173 Students
20,256 Students
% Asian Students
13%
4%
# Hispanic Students
14,353 Students
80,359 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
18%
# Black Students
38,025 Students
175,452 Students
% Black Students
42%
38%
# White Students
22,584 Students
160,973 Students
% White Students
25%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
52 Students
548 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,538 Students
20,853 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
2,085
978
# Students in K Grade:
5,690
5,361
# Students in 1st Grade:
6,064
5,788
# Students in 2nd Grade:
6,016
5,727
# Students in 3rd Grade:
6,274
5,792
# Students in 4th Grade:
6,418
6,125
# Students in 5th Grade:
6,555
8,297
# Students in 6th Grade:
6,564
125,566
# Students in 7th Grade:
6,691
132,596
# Students in 8th Grade:
6,965
138,037
# Students in 9th Grade:
8,303
8,758
# Students in 10th Grade:
8,020
6,361
# Students in 11th Grade:
7,353
5,329
# Students in 12th Grade:
6,937
4,756
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,851 is higher than the state median of $14,266. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,752 is higher than the state median of $13,395. 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
$15,851
$14,266
Spending / Student
$14,752
$13,395
Best Fulton County School District Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
River Trail Middle School
Magnet 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
| 1,088 students
Rank: #22.
Webb Bridge Middle School
Magnet 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
| 1,173 students
Rank: #33.
Autrey Mill Middle School
Magnet 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
| 1,260 students
Rank: #44.
Taylor Road Middle School
Magnet 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
| 1,250 students
Rank: #55.
Northwestern Middle School
Magnet 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
| 1,143 students
Rank: #66.
Fulton Academy Of Science And Technology
Magnet School
Charter School
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: #77.
Crabapple Middle School
Magnet 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
| 871 students
Rank: #88.
Hopewell Middle School
Magnet 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
| 1,222 students
Rank: #99.
Amana Academy School
Magnet School
Charter 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: #1010.
Haynes Bridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10665 Haynes Bridge Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-7030
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-7030
Grades: 6-8
| 612 students
Rank: #1111.
Elkins Pointe Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11290 Elkins Rd
Roswell, GA 30076
(470) 254-2892
Roswell, GA 30076
(470) 254-2892
Grades: 6-8
| 873 students
Rank: #1212.
Ridgeview Charter School
Magnet 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: #1313.
Georgia Baptist Children's Home And Family Ministries
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9250 Hutcheson Ferry Rd
Palmetto, GA 30268
(678) 231-5997
Palmetto, GA 30268
(678) 231-5997
Grades: 7-11
| 16 students
Rank: #1414.
Fulton Academy Of Virtual Excellence
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6151 Powers Ferry Road Nw
Atlanta, GA 30339
(470) 254-4578
Atlanta, GA 30339
(470) 254-4578
Grades: 3-12
| 627 students
Rank: #1515.
Holcomb Bridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2700 Holcomb Bridge Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-5280
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-5280
Grades: 6-8
| 654 students
Rank: #1616.
Sandy Springs Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8750 Pride Pl
Atlanta, GA 30350
(470) 254-4970
Atlanta, GA 30350
(470) 254-4970
Grades: 6-8
| 821 students
Rank: #1717.
Main Street Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
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: #1818.
Camp Creek Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4345 Welcome All Rd Sw
Atlanta, GA 30349
(470) 254-8030
Atlanta, GA 30349
(470) 254-8030
Grades: 6-8
| 644 students
Rank: #1919.
Chattahoochee Hills Charter School
Magnet School
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: #2020.
Sandtown Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5400 Campbellton Rd Sw
Atlanta, GA 30331
(470) 254-6500
Atlanta, GA 30331
(470) 254-6500
Grades: 6-8
| 1,057 students
Rank: #2121.
Kipp South Fulton Academy School
Magnet School
Charter 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: #2222.
Renaissance Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7155 Hall Rd
Fairburn, GA 30213
(470) 254-4330
Fairburn, GA 30213
(470) 254-4330
Grades: 6-8
| 1,166 students
Rank: #2323.
Bear Creek Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7415 Herndon Rd
Fairburn, GA 30213
(470) 254-6080
Fairburn, GA 30213
(470) 254-6080
Grades: 6-8
| 1,108 students
Rank: #2424.
Rise Prep School
Magnet School
Charter 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: #2525.
Mcnair Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Burdett Rd
Atlanta, GA 30349
(470) 254-4160
Atlanta, GA 30349
(470) 254-4160
Grades: 6-8
| 888 students
Rank: #2626.
Paul D. West Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2376 Headland Dr
Atlanta, GA 30344
(470) 254-8130
Atlanta, GA 30344
(470) 254-8130
Grades: 6-8
| 803 students
Rank: #2727.
Woodland Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2745 Stone Rd
Atlanta, GA 30344
(470) 254-2182
Atlanta, GA 30344
(470) 254-2182
Grades: 6-8
| 799 students
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