Fulton County

The Fulton County school district in Georgia encompasses 106 schools, including 63 elementary schools, 20 middle schools, 21 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. The district serves a diverse population across a wide range of socioeconomic backgrounds, resulting in a significant performance gap between the highest and lowest achieving schools.

Some of the standout schools in the district include Alpharetta High School, Johns Creek High School, and Chattahoochee High School, which rank among the top 5% of high schools in the state. At the middle school level, Autrey Mill Middle School, Taylor Road Middle School, and Webb Bridge Middle School are standouts. On the elementary level, Creek View Elementary, Lake Windward Elementary, and Heards Ferry Elementary are in the top 1% of elementary schools in Georgia.

However, the district also has lower-performing schools, such as Skyview High School, which has an 8.5% graduation rate and 0% proficiency on the American Literature and Composition exam. This disparity in performance is often correlated with the socioeconomic status and racial demographics of the student population, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and equitable resource allocation across the Fulton County school district.