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Founded in 1871, the Fulton County School System is one of
the oldest and largest school districts in Georgia. With
a focus on student achievement and a commitment to continual
improvement, Fulton has earned a reputation as a premier
school system. This long history of excellence is evidenced
by the many state and national honors bestowed on Fulton's
schools, staff and students.
The system serves the area of Fulton County outside
the city limits of Atlanta. In addition to unincorporated
areas, Fulton County Schools serve the cities of Alpharetta,
College Park, East Point, Fairburn, Hapeville, Mountain
Park, Palmetto, Roswell, Sandy Springs and Union City.
As the fourth largest school system in Georgia, Fulton
has more than 10,000 full-time employees, including more
than 5,800 teachers and other certified personnel, who
work in 90 schools and 14 administrative and support
buildings. More than 78,800 students attend classes in
52 elementary schools, 18 middle schools, 12 high schools,
two alternative middle/ high schools, two learning centers
and four charter schools. Two elementary schools operate
on year-round calendars.
As the Atlanta metropolitan area has grown, so has the
Fulton County School System. Since 1997, Fulton has grown
by more than 18,000 students and 24 schools, with three
additional new schools replacing older facilities and
renovations and/or additions at more than 40 schools.
The system’s ongoing building program is primarily
funded by a one-cent sales tax, which Fulton County voters
overwhelming approved in 1997 and 2002.
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