PUBLIC SCHOOLS
A Snapshot of School Districts in Metro Atlanta Atlanta Public Schools 404-802-3500 www.atlantapublicschools.us Atlanta Public Schools is one of the largest school districts in the state of Georgia, serving approximately 51,000 students across 87 schools and 5 programs. n Number of Schools: 64 traditional schools; 19 charter schools; 6 partner schools; 2 alternative schools; 5 alternative programs n Pupil to teacher ratios: 13 to 1 n Per pupil expenditure: $16,524
Bartow County School System 770-606-5800 www.bartow.k12.ga.us There are approximately 13,400 students attending Bartow County’s 20 schools (K-12), with 58% of 1,119 PSC certified teachers holding advanced degrees. n Number of Schools: 12 elementary; 4 middle; 3 high schools; 1 college and career academy n Pupil to teacher ratio: 18 to 1 (average) n Per pupil expenditure: $10,500
Buford City Schools 770-945-5035 www.bufordcityschools.org There are 5,708 students enrolled in Buford City Schools. 83% percent of the 367 teachers have advanced degrees. n Number of Schools: 3 elementary; 1 middle; 1 high school n Pupil to teacher ratio: 14.8 to 1 n Per pupil expenditure: $10,243
Cherokee County School District 770-479-1871 www.cherokeek12.net CCSD has 42,000 students attending 40 schools and centers. There are 2,800 teachers in CCSD, of which 70% have advanced degrees. n Number of Schools: 23 elementary; 7 middle; 6 high schools; 1 virtual high school; 2 alternative centers; 2 preschool centers n Pupil to teacher ratio: 16 to 1 n Per pupil expenditure: $11,379
Clayton County Public Schools 770-473-2700 www.clayton.k12.ga.us Clayton County has the fifth largest school system in Georgia with more than 50,000 students. Of the district’s 3,191 teachers, 63% have advanced degrees. n Number of Schools: 38 primary/elementary; 15 middle; 12 high schools; 2 District-approved charter schools; 1 psychological education center; 1 multi-purpose education center; included are: 19 Special Programs/Magnet Opportunities n Pupil to teacher ratio: 16.42 to 1 n Per pupil expenditure: $9,145.08
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January 2022
Bartow County School System
Cobb County School District 770-426-3300 www.cobbk12.org Cobb County has about 107,379 students attending 112 schools. There are 10,160 certified employees; 65% have advanced degrees. n Number of Schools: 67 elementary; 26 middle; 17 high schools; 1 special education center; 1 adult education center; 1 performance learning center; 6 Magnet programs; 1 charter school n Pupil to teacher ratio: Varies by school. Meets or is lower than state mandated numbers n Per pupil expenditure: $9,643 (3-year average)
Coweta County School System 770-254-2800 www.cowetaschools.net Coweta County has 22,700 students and about 3,150 employees, 55% of whom are certified teaching employees. 60% of Coweta’s teachers hold advanced degrees. n Number of Schools: 19 elementary; 7 middle schools; 3 high schools; 1 College and Career Academy charter school (serving grades 8-12 with traditional and non-traditional learning models); and the school system’s Donald W. Nixon Centre for the Performing and Visual Arts n Pupil to teacher ratios: Kindergarten: 20 to 1 with paraprofessional; Grades 1-3: 20 to 1; Grades 4-5: 24 to 1; Grades 6-8: 28 to 1. n Per pupil expenditure: $9,999.43 (FY2020)
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