Welcome to Fulton County Schools
-
Fulton County Schools (FCS) is the fourth largest school system in Georgia with more than 14,000 full-and part-time employees, including more than 7,500 teachers and other certified personnel, who work in 106 schools and administrative and support buildings.
During the 2019-20 school year, approximately 93,500 students will attend classes in 59 elementary schools, 19 middle schools, 18 high schools (includes two open campus high schools) and 10 charter organizations (some charters have multiple campuses but are considered one school).
Our Goal Is...
-
To Prepare ALL Students To Graduate Ready To Pursue and Succeed On Their Chosen Paths.
Student
AchievementWe ensure that every student is supported according to need and prepared to excel in the classroom and beyond
People
and CultureWe attract, develop, and retain the best employees to support and foster student achievement
Community
CollaborationWe engage all stakeholders as active partners in order to create community ownership of our schools
Fiscal
ResponsibilityWe manage and protect public funds and assets through efficient and effective use of available resources
-
Students
Enrollment Free/reduced Meals 93,509 (projected) 43.4% eligible Racial Composition*
Group Black
White
Hispanic
Asian
Multi-racial
Native American
Pacific Islander43%
29%
15%
12%
>1%
>1%
>1%* Figures rounded2019 SAT Scores
Fulton Georgia National Read/Write 548 533 524 Math 538 515 515 Total 1086 1048 1039 * Figures rounded2019 ACT Scores
Fulton Georgia National Total 23.9 21.4 20.7 2019 AP Scores (% of Exams Passed)
Fulton Georgia National Total 71.4% na na
-
Schools
Schools Elementary
Middle
High
Charter59
19
18
10Total 106 Personnel
Employees Certified Teachers
Total EmployeesApprox. 6,800
Approx. 14,000FY20 Financial Info
Operating Budget $1,071,700,794 (General Fund Budget) Tax Levy Maintenance & Operations 17.796 Debt Service 0.000 Total 17.796 Cost per Student $11,461 per year (estimated)
More about Fulton County Schools
-
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 Fulton County School System is one of the most unique school systems in the nation. Though not Georgia's largest school system in terms of student enrollment, it is, however, one of the largest systems in geographic area. From its southern end in the City of Chattahoochee Hills to its northernmost tip in Johns Creek, the county is more than 70 miles long. What is known as present-day Fulton County was formed by the 1932 consolidation of the former Campbell and Milton counties, making Fulton the size of three counties.
To add to Fulton's uniqueness, the City of Atlanta has long had its own school system and its own Board of Education. These lay in the center of pre-consolidation Fulton County. During the consolidation, the schools within the former Campbell and Milton counties became part of the Fulton County School System. But the City of Atlanta maintained its separate school system, driving a physical wedge between the newly joined counties. The result is that the Fulton County School System is physically bisected by the City of Atlanta and its school system. While this wedge often leads to references of north Fulton and south Fulton, there is only one Fulton County School System.
The southern part of Fulton County is comprised of the cities of Chattahoochee Hills, the City of South Fulton, College Park, East Point, Fairburn, Hapeville, Palmetto, South Fulton and Union City. The northern part is home to the cities of Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Mountain Park, Roswell, and Sandy Springs.As the Atlanta metropolitan area has grown, so has the Fulton County School System. Families are attracted to Fulton County because of its consistent and well-deserved reputation as a quality school system. Businesses also establish a foothold in Fulton because employees want to live and work in communities with excellent schools.
Involved, active and informed parents and community members contribute greatly to the success of the system. All schools have business partners and local school advisory councils. The system also receives support and additional resources through the Fulton Education Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that enhances the performance and lives of Fulton County students and faculty through innovative programs and recognition activities.