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 2025 school year, there are 108 public schools serving 88,532 students in Fulton County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Fulton County School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 40% statewide average).
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.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.71
# American Indian Students
223 Students
3,935 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
11,618 Students
85,910 Students
% Asian Students
13%
5%
# Hispanic Students
14,355 Students
328,905 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
19%
# Black Students
36,950 Students
635,819 Students
% Black Students
42%
36%
# White Students
21,709 Students
614,882 Students
% White Students
25%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
50 Students
1,758 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,627 Students
84,547 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
2,087
51,011
# Students in K Grade:
5,392
119,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
5,872
125,772
# Students in 2nd Grade:
6,079
129,342
# Students in 3rd Grade:
6,011
126,525
# Students in 4th Grade:
6,252
128,080
# Students in 5th Grade:
6,467
129,325
# Students in 6th Grade:
6,491
129,829
# Students in 7th Grade:
6,623
132,023
# Students in 8th Grade:
6,822
134,149
# Students in 9th Grade:
7,965
154,476
# Students in 10th Grade:
7,786
144,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
7,609
131,655
# Students in 12th Grade:
7,076
119,738
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,102 is higher than the state median of $14,234. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,985 is higher than the state median of $13,365. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Fulton County School District?
Fulton County School District manages 108 public schools serving 88,532 students.
What is the rank of Fulton County School District?
Fulton County School District is ranked #31 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fulton County School District?
42% of Fulton County School District students are Black, 25% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fulton County School District?
Fulton County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Fulton County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,985 is higher than the state median of $13,365. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 108 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 88,532 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 75%
Graduation Rate
: 89% (Btm 50% in GA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 46% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 51% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 46% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
