Middle Schools in Fulton County

The Fulton County school district in Georgia is home to 20 middle schools serving grades 6-8, with a mix of public and public charter institutions. The data reveals a range of academic performance, with several standout schools like Webb Bridge Middle School, River Trail Middle School, and Autrey Mill Middle School ranking among the top 24 middle schools in the state. These high-performing schools boast exceptional test scores, with proficiency rates significantly exceeding the Fulton County and Georgia averages.

The data also reveals a strong correlation between a school's free and reduced lunch rate and its academic performance. Schools with the lowest free and reduced lunch rates, such as Autrey Mill (8.65%), Webb Bridge (9.46%), and River Trail (8.82%), tend to be the highest-performing, while those with the highest rates, like Bear Creek (100%), McNair (100%), and Woodland (100%), struggle to achieve proficiency. Additionally, the top-performing schools generally have lower student-teacher ratios, suggesting that smaller class sizes may contribute to their success.

While spending per student does not appear to be a direct driver of performance, the data shows a wide range in funding, from $9,486 at Autrey Mill to $15,298 at Camp Creek. Interestingly, the schools with the highest spending, such as Camp Creek and Holcomb Bridge, tend to have lower test scores, indicating that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution. The KIPP South Fulton Academy School, a public charter institution, stands out as a high-performing school serving a relatively high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, suggesting that innovative educational models may be able to overcome socioeconomic challenges.