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%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (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 2026 school year, there are 24 public high schools serving 30,330 students in Fulton County School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public high schools in Georgia.
Public High Schools in Fulton County School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 43% statewide average).
The top-ranked public high schools in Fulton County School District are Northview High School, Johns Creek High School and Chattahoochee High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Public High School in Fulton County School District have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Northview High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
106 Schools
532 Schools
# Students
87,019 Students
577,799 Students
# Teachers
6,124 Teachers
36,002 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fulton County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 219 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#28 out of 222 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
40%
Graduation Rate
90%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
14%
5%
% Hispanic
17%
19%
% Black
41%
37%
% White
24%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,382 is higher than the state median of $14,327. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,246 is higher than the state median of $13,452. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1,426 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$1,327 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,382
$14,327
Spending / Student
$15,246
$13,452
Best Fulton County School District Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northview High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10625 Parsons Rd
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3828
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3828
Gr: 9-12 | 1,591 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Johns Creek High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5575 State Bridge Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-2138
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-2138
Gr: 9-12 | 1,789 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Chattahoochee High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5230 Taylor Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-7600
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,730 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Milton High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13025 Birmingham Hwy
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-7000
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,999 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Alpharetta High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3595 Webb Bridge Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(470) 254-7640
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(470) 254-7640
Gr: 9-12 | 2,024 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #66.
Cambridge High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2845 Bethany Bnd
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-2883
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-2883
Gr: 9-12 | 1,602 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #77.
Roswell High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11595 King Rd
Roswell, GA 30075
(470) 254-4500
Roswell, GA 30075
(470) 254-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,035 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #88.
Centennial High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9310 Scott Rd
Roswell, GA 30076
(470) 254-4230
Roswell, GA 30076
(470) 254-4230
Gr: 9-12 | 1,643 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #99.
Global Impact Academy
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
115 Shaw Drive
Fairburn, GA 30213
(470) 254-3900
Fairburn, GA 30213
(470) 254-3900
Gr: 9-12 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Riverwood International Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5900 Raider Dr
Atlanta, GA 30328
(470) 254-1980
Atlanta, GA 30328
(470) 254-1980
Gr: 9-12 | 1,737 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1111.
Georgia Baptist Children's Home And Family Ministries
(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
Gr: K-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1212.
Westlake High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2400 Union Rd Sw
Atlanta, GA 30331
(470) 254-6400
Atlanta, GA 30331
(470) 254-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,056 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #1313.
North Springs High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7447 Roswell Rd
Atlanta, GA 30328
(470) 254-2490
Atlanta, GA 30328
(470) 254-2490
Gr: 9-12 | 1,195 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1414.
Fulton Academy Of Virtual Excellence
(Math: 24% | 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
Gr: 2-12 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1515.
Independence High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
791 Mimosa Blvd
Roswell, GA 30075
(470) 254-6339
Roswell, GA 30075
(470) 254-6339
Gr: 9-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1616.
Creekside High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7405 Herndon Rd
Fairburn, GA 30213
(470) 254-4300
Fairburn, GA 30213
(470) 254-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,745 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
Hapeville Charter Career Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6045 Buffington Rd
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 766-0101
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 766-0101
Gr: 9-12 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #1818.
Langston Hughes High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7501 Hall Rd
Fairburn, GA 30213
(470) 254-3620
Fairburn, GA 30213
(470) 254-3620
Gr: 9-12 | 1,891 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #1919.
Banneker High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6015 Feldwood Rd
Atlanta, GA 30349
(470) 254-3410
Atlanta, GA 30349
(470) 254-3410
Gr: 9-12 | 1,695 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
Skyview High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5134 Old National Hwy
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 418-8812
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 418-8812
Gr: 9-12 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1
Rank: #2121.
Tri-cities High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2575 Harris St
Atlanta, GA 30344
(470) 254-8200
Atlanta, GA 30344
(470) 254-8200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,748 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
125 Milton Ave
Alpharetta, GA 30009
(470) 254-5365
Alpharetta, GA 30009
(470) 254-5365
Gr: 9-12 | 1,511 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
3605 Main Street
Atlanta, GA 30337
(470) 254-8043
Atlanta, GA 30337
(470) 254-8043
Gr: 9-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
3965 Roosevelt Hwy
Atlanta, GA 30303
(678) 246-9998
Atlanta, GA 30303
(678) 246-9998
Gr: 6-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
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