Public schools in Alpharetta, GA
16 open public schools with an address in Alpharetta, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
16
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
16,542
16 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.8:1
Georgia median 13.7:1
Charter schools
1
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Alpharetta public schools
The federal directory lists 16 public schools in Alpharetta, GA: 9 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high. The 16 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 16,542 students, an average of 1,034 per school. The largest campus is Denmark High School (2,527 students), and the largest elementary school is Midway Elementary School (1,022).
Fulton County operates the most schools here (12), and 2 regular districts have at least one Alpharetta campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.8:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school, 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 21% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Alpharetta
Elementary schools in Alpharetta
9| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpharetta Elementary School Fulton County | PK–05 | 498 | 10.9:1 | |
| Amana Academy School Fulton County · Charter | KG–08 | 667 | 11.7:1 | |
| Brandywine Elementary School Forsyth County | PK–05 | 968 | 13.9:1 | |
| Cogburn Woods Elementary School Fulton County | PK–05 | 786 | 14.5:1 | |
| Creek View Elementary School Fulton County | KG–05 | 765 | 13.5:1 | |
| Lake Windward Elementary School Fulton County | PK–05 | 672 | 13.1:1 | |
| Manning Oaks Elementary School Fulton County | PK–05 | 764 | 14.6:1 | |
| Midway Elementary School Forsyth County | PK–05 | 1,022 | 16.2:1 | |
| New Prospect Elementary School Fulton County | PK–05 | 607 | 12.6:1 |
Middle schools in Alpharetta
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeSana Middle School Forsyth County | 06–08 | 1,278 | 17.4:1 | |
| Haynes Bridge Middle School Fulton County | 06–08 | 627 | 10.8:1 | |
| Holcomb Bridge Middle School Fulton County | 06–08 | 598 | 10.9:1 | |
| Webb Bridge Middle School Fulton County | 06–08 | 1,228 | 13.6:1 |
High schools in Alpharetta
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpharetta High School Fulton County | 09–12 | 2,024 | 17.4:1 | |
| Denmark High School Forsyth County | 09–12 | 2,527 | 17.3:1 | |
| Innovation Academy Fulton County · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,511 | 19.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White29.8%
- Hispanic16.5%
- Black11.4%
- Asian37.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 16 Alpharetta schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (16,542 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Alpharetta
How many public schools are in Alpharetta, GA?
The current NCES directory lists 16 open public schools with a location address in Alpharetta: 9 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 16,542 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Alpharetta?
Schools with an address in Alpharetta belong to 2 education agencies, led by Fulton County (12 schools), Forsyth County (4 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Alpharetta?
Denmark High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Alpharetta, with 2,527 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Alpharetta?
Yes. 1 of the 16 public schools in Alpharetta are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Amana Academy School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Alpharetta schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Alpharetta public schools is 13.8:1, similar to the Georgia school median of 13.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Alpharetta guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Georgia cities