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Fulton County

Georgia · Public School District
108
Schools
89,935
Students
$15,569
Per-Pupil Spend
+9% nat'l
44.7%
Free Lunch Rate
-8pp vs nat'l
91.0%
Graduation Rate
+4.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Fulton County is a public school district in Georgia serving 89,935 students across 108 schools. It includes 64 elementary, 21 middle, 19 high schools, among them 9 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 91.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,569 is near the national average for a US public school district. 45% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (108)
Elementary Schools64 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Abbotts Hill Elementary SchoolPK–05572
Alpharetta Elementary SchoolPK–05559
Amana Academy SchoolCharterKG–08731
Asa Hilliard Elementary SchoolPK–05472
Barnwell Elementary SchoolPK–05719
Bethune Elementary SchoolPK–05524
Birmingham Falls Elementary SchoolPK–05757
Brookview Elementary SchoolPK–05416
Campbell Elementary SchoolPK–05568
Chattahoochee Hills Charter SchoolCharterKG–08529
Cliftondale Elementary SchoolPK–05667
Cogburn Woods Elementary SchoolPK–05746
College Park ElementaryPK–05509
Conley Hills Elementary SchoolPK–05397
Crabapple Crossing Elementary SchoolPK–05652
Creek View Elementary SchoolPK–051,014
Dolvin Elementary SchoolPK–05726
Dunwoody Springs Elementary SchoolPK–05526
E. C. West Elementary SchoolPK–05853
Feldwood Elementary SchoolPK–05688
Findley Oaks Elementary SchoolPK–05596
Fulton Academy of Science and TechnologyCharterKG–08516
Gullatt Elementary SchoolPK–05747
Hamilton E. Holmes ElementaryPK–05538
Hapeville Elementary SchoolPK–05528
Heards Ferry Elementary SchoolPK–05703
Hembree Springs Elementary SchoolPK–05510
Heritage Elementary SchoolPK–05469
High Point Elementary SchoolPK–05675
Hillside Elementary SchoolPK–05537
Ison Springs Elementary SchoolPK–05476
Jackson Elementary SchoolPK–05545
Lake Forest ElementaryPK–05624
Lake Windward Elementary SchoolPK–05707
Lee Elementary SchoolPK–05481
Liberty Point Elementary SchoolPK–05694
Main Street Charter AcademyCharterKG–08863
Manning Oaks Elementary SchoolPK–05754
Medlock Bridge Elementary SchoolPK–05634
Mimosa Elementary SchoolPK–05636
Mountain Park Elementary SchoolPK–05788
New Prospect Elementary SchoolPK–05504
Nolan Elementary SchoolPK–05710
Northwood Elementary SchoolPK–05644
Oakley Elementary SchoolPK–05712
Ocee Elementary SchoolPK–05614
Palmetto Elementary SchoolPK–05358
Parklane Elementary SchoolPK–05320
Randolph Elementary SchoolPK–05497
Renaissance ESPK–05601
RISE Grammar SchoolCharterKG–05444
River Eves Elementary SchoolPK–05554
Roswell North Elementary SchoolPK–05867
S. L. Lewis Elementary SchoolPK–05538
Shakerag Elementary SchoolPK–05653
Spalding Drive ElementaryPK–05367
State Bridge Crossing Elementary SchoolPK–05688
Stonewall Tell Elementary SchoolPK–05638
Summit Hill ElementaryPK–05705
Sweet Apple Elementary SchoolPK–05802
Vickery Mill ElementaryPK–05438
Wilson Creek Elementary SchoolKG–05795
Wolf Creek ElementaryPK–05797
Woodland Elementary SchoolPK–05968
Middle Schools21 schools
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,569Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
27%
61%
State
26.9%
Local (property tax)
61.5%
Federal
11.7%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (61%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
108
Schools
89,935
Students
45%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate91.0%
Opportunity Score40/100
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
91.0% graduation rate — 4.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 108 schools including 9 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Fulton County?
Fulton County has 108 public schools, serving a total of 89,935 students.
What is the graduation rate for Fulton County?
The graduation rate is 91.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Fulton County spend per student?
Fulton County spends $15,569 per pupil — 9% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Fulton County?
45% of students in Fulton County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Fulton County?
Yes — 9 of the 108 schools in Fulton County are charter schools.
What grade levels does Fulton County serve?
Fulton County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Fulton County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Fulton County is 40/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.