School System

fulton_county_schools-logoFulton 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).

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  • Students

    Enrollment
    93,509 (projected)

    Racial Composition*

    Group 
    Black
    White
    Hispanic
    Asian
    Multi-racial
    Native American
    Pacific Islander
    43%
    29%
    15%
    12%
    >1%
    >1%
    >1%
    * Figures rounded

    2019 SAT Scores

     FultonGeorgiaNational
    Read/Write548533524
    Math538515515
    Total108610481039
    * Figures rounded

    2019 ACT Scores

     FultonGeorgiaNational
    Total23.921.420.7

    2019 AP Scores (% of Exams Passed)

     FultonGeorgiaNational
    Total71.4%nana

    Schools

    Schools 
    Elementary
    Middle
    High
    Charter
    59
    19
    18
    10
    Total106

    Personnel

    Employees
    Certified Teachers
    Total Employees
    Approx. 6,800
    Approx. 14,000

    FY20 Financial Info

    Operating Budget
    $1,071,700,794 (General Fund Budget)
    Tax Levy 
    Maintenance & Operations17.796
    Debt Service0.000
    Total17.796
    Cost per Student
    $11,461 per year (estimated)