Atlanta encompasses one of the largest public school populations in the nation. Atlanta metro schools boast a total student population of 137,000 students who attend more that 220 schools in 13 public school districts and 99 private schools.
The student to teacher ratio for the Atlanta metro schools stands at 15:1. For the private school sector the student to teacher ration is 7:1. Atlanta public schools spend, on an average, about $9,400 per student each year.
Atlanta schools are experimenting with single-gender campuses. There are some advantages to this educational approach: improved student performance with grade, class participation and test scores; increased graduation rates and increased number of student who attend college.
Choosing a school district in which to enroll your children is a major life decision. It requires a commitment to research and interaction with the different school officials. Choosing the right neighborhood to live in is contingent on the quality of schools in the surrounding school district. Choosing a school depends on many factors such as affordability of the school, how accessible the school is to work, traffic patterns around the neighborhood and school and how close the school is to shopping.
Atlanta School District - This school district encompasses the innermost urban region of Atlanta. Student of Atlanta schools enjoy a well-rounded curriculum including reading, language arts, mathematics, science and technology.
Clayton County School District - Clayton County School District is one of the largest school districts in the country. It encompasses the regions south of Atlanta. This school district has a special dedication to the performing arts. They employ more music and performing arts teacher than any other school system in Atlanta.
Cobb County School District - This school district extends across many suburbs and cities such as Kennesaw, Marietta, Smyrna, Acworth, Powder Springs and Austell. Foreign languages classes are offered to students in the higher grades. Test scores of the students in this district and consistently higher than the national average.
Decatur City Schools - Decatur schools are proud of their teachers. They believe they have some of the finest teachers in the country. Almost 80% of the teachers in this school system have advanced degrees. Decatur schools are dedicated to keeping their campuses small and family oriented.
DeKalb County Schools - Dekalb County Schools is another large school district in Atlanta. It is comprised of more than 102,000 students. The school system covers much of the east Atlanta area. This school district consistently wins awards for its educational excellence.
Fulton County Schools - Fulton County School System is top-ranked in the nation. It continues to win may educational awards and is well-respected by families and educators throughout the United States. Each year more students are awarded scholarships then any other school system in Atlanta.