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Fulton County Schools & Education

Fulton County, Georgia

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

45/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

83.4%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

83.4%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 88.1%

Per-Pupil Spending

$8,516

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,405

School Score

45/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 50/100

State Score Position

#99

of 159 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Fulton County

Measured School Summary

Fulton County has midrange measured school signals (score: 45/100) with a graduation rate of 83.4%, which warrants review in official state and district records.

Funding Context

Fulton County spends $8,516 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 10% below the Georgia average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 4.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 15% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Fulton County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

200 public schools and 14 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

45/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #99 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.

Completion

83.4%

4.7 pts below the state average

Funding context

$8,516

$1,111 above the state average

School coverage

200

14 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Fulton County has 200 public schools across 14 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What Fulton County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Large multi-district county

Fulton County has many school records across many districts. County averages are only the opening screen; neighborhood-level assignment and grade-band fit matter more here.

State position

#99

of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is 5 points below the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

Fulton County

Elementary to high school visible

89,935 students

Elementary 64Middle 21High 19Other 4

108 listed schools in this county slice.

Atlanta Public Schools

Elementary to high school visible

45,783 students

Elementary 48Middle 15High 15Other 1

79 listed schools in this county slice.

State Charter Schools- International Charter School of Atla

Elementary school only in this slice

842 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 0Other 0

1 listed school in this county slice.

State Charter Schools II- Atlanta Heights Charter School

Elementary school only in this slice

681 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 0Other 0

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

Fulton County is the largest listed district slice, with 108 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Fulton County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Fulton County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

Which schools are missing enrollment or ratio fields, and does the district publish a newer local profile than the NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data?

Comparison context

Compare Fulton County With Nearby School Markets

Fulton County appears in curated regional school comparisons where parents commonly weigh county lines, housing tradeoffs, commute, and district boundaries before narrowing to individual schools.

Atlanta metro

Fulton County vs Cobb County vs Gwinnett County Schools

This comparison helps parents separate central Atlanta, northwest suburban, and northeast suburban school signals before reviewing districts.

Compared with

Cobb County, GA and Gwinnett County, GA

Current leader

Cobb County, GA at 54/100

Graduation-rate leader: Cobb County, GA at 88.7%

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Education Overview

About Schools in Fulton County, Georgia

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

Georgia's Massive and Diverse School Network

Fulton County features a staggering 200 public schools, serving nearly 140,000 students across 14 different districts. The landscape is rich with 120 elementary schools and a significant number of specialized education facilities.

High Investment Amidst Urban Challenges

The county spends $8,516 per pupil, which is more than $1,100 above the Georgia state average. While the 83.4% graduation rate trails the national average, the high level of funding supports a wide array of specialized programs.

Leading Districts and Charter Innovation

Fulton County (89,935 students) and Atlanta Public Schools (50,325 students) are the dominant forces here. Charter schools play a major role, with 37 campuses making up 18.5% of the total school inventory.

Urban Centers and Suburban High Schools

With 108 schools in city locales and 85 in suburbs, the environment is distinctly metropolitan. Westlake High School is the largest campus with 2,461 students, representing the high-energy feel of the county's secondary schools.

School Overview

Total Schools

200

in Fulton County

Reported Enrollment

139,584

199 schools reporting

School Districts

14

districts

Charter Schools

37

19% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary120
Middle38
High36
Other6

14 School Districts in Fulton County

Fulton County

Guide
108 schools
89,935 students
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Atlanta Public Schools

Guide
86 schools
50,325 students
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State Charter Schools- International Charter School of Atla

1 school
842 students

State Charter Schools II- Atlanta Heights Charter School

1 school
681 students

State Charter Schools II- Ethos Classical Charter School

1 school
409 students

State Charter Schools II- Resurgence Hall Charter School

1 school
403 students

State Charter Schools II- Genesis Innovation Academy for Gi

1 school
306 students

State Charter Schools II- Genesis Innovation Academy for Bo

1 school
304 students

State Charter Schools II- Atlanta Unbound Academy

1 school
241 students

State Charter Schools II- Fulton Leadership Academy

1 school
227 students

200 Public Schools in Fulton County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 36 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 200 matching schools

Westlake High School

Fulton County

Atlanta, 30331 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High2,461 students

North Atlanta High School

Atlanta Public Schools

Atlanta, 30327 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,316 students

Alpharetta High School

Fulton County

Alpharetta, 30005 / City: Small

Profile9–12High2,174 students

Roswell High School

Fulton County

Roswell, 30075 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,119 students

Milton High School

Fulton County

Alpharetta, 30004 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,038 students

Langston Hughes High School

Fulton County

Fairburn, 30213 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,964 students

Johns Creek High School

Fulton County

Johns Creek, 30022 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,930 students

Chattahoochee High School

Fulton County

Alpharetta, 30022 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,852 students

Centennial High School

Fulton County

Roswell, 30076 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,788 students

Creekside High School

Fulton County

Fairburn, 30213 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,768 students

Cambridge High School

Fulton County

Milton, 30004 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,747 students

Riverwood International Charter School

Fulton County

Atlanta, 30328 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,737 students

Northview High School

Fulton County

Duluth, 30097 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,674 students

Banneker High School

Fulton County

College Park, 30349 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,610 students

Midtown High School

Atlanta Public Schools

Atlanta, 30309 / City: Large

Profile9–12High1,602 students

Willis A. Sutton Middle School

Atlanta Public Schools

Atlanta, 30305 / City: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,548 students

Tri-Cities High School

Fulton County

East Point, 30344 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,483 students

Maynard Jackson High School

Atlanta Public Schools

Atlanta, 30316 / City: Large

Profile9–12High1,474 students

Benjamin E. Mays High School

Atlanta Public Schools

Atlanta, 30331 / City: Large

Profile9–12High1,337 students

North Springs High School

Fulton County

Atlanta, 30328 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,275 students

Additional School Profiles

Dedicated profile pages are generated for a subset of public schools with broad enrollment coverage. All other schools remain listed in the county table.

16 more profiles

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$8,516

State avg $7,405

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Georgia counties have the highest graduation rates?
Oconee County (98.0%), Bleckley County (97.0%), and Haralson County (97.0%) currently lead Georgia among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Georgia?
Across Georgia counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,405. The highest current county values are Towns County ($10,107), Burke County ($9,829), and Quitman County ($9,756). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Fulton County?
Fulton County has a school score of 45/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Fulton County?
The high school graduation rate in Fulton County is 83.4%, which is below the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Fulton County spend per student?
Fulton County spends $8,516 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Fulton County, Georgia — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Fulton County, Georgia?

Fulton County features a staggering 200 public schools, serving nearly 140,000 students across 14 different districts. The landscape is rich with 120 elementary schools and a significant number of specialized education facilities.

How do schools in Fulton County perform academically?

The county spends $8,516 per pupil, which is more than $1,100 above the Georgia state average. While the 83.4% graduation rate trails the national average, the high level of funding supports a wide array of specialized programs.

What are the major school districts in Fulton County, Georgia?

Fulton County (89,935 students) and Atlanta Public Schools (50,325 students) are the dominant forces here. Charter schools play a major role, with 37 campuses making up 18.5% of the total school inventory.

What is the school experience like in Fulton County?

With 108 schools in city locales and 85 in suburbs, the environment is distinctly metropolitan. Westlake High School is the largest campus with 2,461 students, representing the high-energy feel of the county's secondary schools.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

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