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About the Fulton County School System
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, including the cities of Alpharetta,
Roswell, and Mountain Park in the north, and College Park,
East Point, Fairburn, Hapeville, Union City, Palmetto, and
unincorporated portions of Fulton County in the south.
As the fourth largest school system in Georgia, Fulton has
approximately 9,900 full-time employees – 5,400 of whom are
teachers and other certified personnel – who work in 88
schools and other administrative buildings. More than 75,000
students attend classes in 52 elementary schools, 18 middle
schools, 12 high schools, two alternative middle/ high
schools, and four charter schools. Two elementary schools
operate on year-round calendars.
As the Atlanta metropolitan area has grown, so has the school
system. Fulton recently completed a five-year capital
construction program that resulted in 19 new schools and
renovations at more than 40 other sites. The current building
cycle brings 10 additional schools, along with additions to
several current buildings. The majority of the funds for these
building programs come from the one-cent sales tax, which
Fulton County voters overwhelmingly approved in 1997 and 2002.
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, and
the Fulton Education Foundation provides additional resources.
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