Public schools in East Point, GA
8 open public schools with an address in East Point, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,770
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.5:1
Georgia median 13.7:1
Charter schools
1
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of East Point public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in East Point, GA: 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,770 students, an average of 721 per school. The largest campus is Tri-Cities High School (1,748 students), and the largest elementary school is Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary (587).
Fulton County operates the most schools here (7), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 13.5:1, 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.
About 98% 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 East Point
Elementary schools in East Point
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asa Hilliard Elementary School Fulton County | PK–05 | 474 | 11.3:1 | |
| Briar Hills Elementary School Fulton County | PK–05 | 377 | 10.3:1 | |
| Brookview Elementary School Fulton County | PK–05 | 425 | 13.3:1 | |
| Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary Fulton County | PK–05 | 587 | 14.3:1 | |
| Resurgence Hall Charter School State Specialty Schools II- Resurgence Hall Charter School · Charter | KG–04 | 408 | 13.6:1 |
Middle schools in East Point
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul D. West Middle School Fulton County | 06–08 | 814 | 11.6:1 | |
| Woodland Middle School Fulton County | 06–08 | 937 | 15.6:1 |
High schools in East Point
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tri-Cities High School Fulton County · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,748 | 15.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.8%
- Hispanic21%
- Black75.3%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 East Point schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,770 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in East Point
How many public schools are in East Point, GA?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in East Point: 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 5,770 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve East Point?
Schools with an address in East Point belong to 2 education agencies, led by Fulton County (7 schools), State Specialty Schools II- Resurgence Hall Charter School (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in East Point?
Tri-Cities High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in East Point, with 1,748 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in East Point?
Yes. 1 of the 8 public schools in East Point are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Resurgence Hall Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in East Point schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across East Point public schools is 13.5:1, 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 East Point 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