Best Schools in Fulton County, GA
Fulton County, GA has 308 public schools (37 high, 40 middle, 181 elementary) serving 181,781 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Fulton County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Fulton County, GA
The top high schools in Fulton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lambert High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forsyth County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3007 Students
2. Northview High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1674 Students
3. Chattahoochee High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1852 Students
4. Johns Creek High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1930 Students
5. Milton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2038 Students
6. Alpharetta High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2174 Students
7. Cambridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1747 Students
8. Midtown High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1602 Students
9. Roswell High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2119 Students
10. Centennial High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1788 Students
Best Middle Schools in Fulton County, GA
The top middle schools in Fulton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Riverwatch Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forsyth County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1537 Students
2. South Forsyth Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forsyth County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1411 Students
3. River Trail Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1088 Students
4. Webb Bridge Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1173 Students
5. Taylor Road Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1250 Students
6. Hopewell Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1222 Students
7. Northwestern Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1143 Students
8. Autrey Mill Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1260 Students
9. Crabapple Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 871 Students
10. David T Howard Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1119 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Fulton County, GA
The top elementary schools in Fulton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Creek View Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1014 Students
2. Springdale Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atlanta Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 742 Students
3. Barnwell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 719 Students
4. Wilson Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 795 Students
5. Lake Windward Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 707 Students
6. Shakerag Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 653 Students
7. Heards Ferry Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 703 Students
8. Birmingham Falls Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 757 Students
9. Mountain Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 788 Students
10. Sweet Apple Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 802 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Fulton County, GA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Fulton County, GA has a total population of 1,066,710 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 58% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Fulton County, GA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Fulton County, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.59 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.57 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.01 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Fulton County, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Fulton County, GA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Fulton County, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Fulton County, GA
How many schools are in Fulton County, GA?
Fulton County, GA has 308 public schools: 37 high schools, 40 middle schools and 181 elementary schools, serving 181,781 students in total.
How do schools in Fulton County perform on state tests?
On average, 308 schools in Fulton County score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Fulton County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Fulton County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Fulton County
11 places in Fulton County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (11)
- Atlanta (100)
- Alpharetta (25)
- Roswell (15)
- East Point (12)
- Fairburn (9)
- Union City (3)
- Johns Creek (2)
- Milton (2)
- Palmetto (2)
- Hapeville (1)
- Sandy Springs (1)
School districts (3)
- Fulton County (108 schools)
- Atlanta Public Schools (86 schools)
- State Schools (3 schools)