How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Fulton County | Polk County |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Atlanta, Georgia | Cedartown, Georgia |
| Total Enrollment | 89,935 | 7,878 |
| Number of Schools | 108 | 11 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.6:1 | 14.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Fulton County | Polk County |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,569 | $14,251 |
| Federal Revenue | 11.6% | 22.3% |
| State Revenue | 26.9% | 52.0% |
| Local Revenue | 61.5% | 25.6% |
Fulton County
Federal State Local
Polk County
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Fulton County | Polk County |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22.1% | 53.3% |
| African American | 43.8% | 14.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.3% | 25.8% |
| Asian | 11.9% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 47.5% | 79.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Fulton County | Polk County |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 392 | 9 |
| Schools with AP | 20 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 493.9:1 | 579.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 27.1% | 19.8% |
School Types
Fulton County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 9
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Polk County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.