Your guide to the 2018-2019 Fulton County school year

Students in Fulton County head back to school on Aug. 6.

Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

Students in Fulton County head back to school on Aug. 6.

The new school year is just around the corner for students in Fulton.

Fulton County Schools begin Monday, Aug. 6.

Fulton County School Calendar:

  • First day of school: Aug. 6
  • Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 19-23
  • Winter Break: Dec. 21 - Jan. 4
  • Last day of school: May 23

Enrollment Information: Fulton County Schools student enrollment information

Bus Routes: Fulton County Schools bus stop information

MORE: Georgia Milestones results for Fulton County Schools

Number of Schools:

The district has 96,700 students, more than 14,000 employees and more than 7,500 teachers.

  • 59 elementary schools
  • 19 middle schools
  • 18 high schools
  • 10 charter organizations

Demographics:

  • White: 29 percent
  • Black: 42 percent
  • Hispanic: 15 percent
  • Asian: 11 percent
  • Multiracial: 3 percent
  • Pacific Islander: 0.1 percent
  • American Indian: 0.1 percent

School menus:

Information about Fulton County school menus, costs and special dietary needs can be found on the district's nutrition page.

Fulton County School Leadership:

Fulton County has a seven-member board of education, with Jeff Rose serving as superintendent. If interested in attending a board meeting, information can be found on the board's meeting schedule.

Other info:

Graduation rate (2017): 86.8 percent

  • School tax millage rate (2017): 18.48 mills
  • Budget (2018): $1 billion

You can find information about your school, such as test scores, graduation rates and school climate rating at the Ultimate Atlanta School Guide

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Clark Howard answers questions about everything from school uniform bargains to college loan payments before the new school year begins.