Public schools in Milton, GA
7 open public schools with an address in Milton, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
8,035
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.7:1
Georgia median 13.7:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Milton public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Milton, GA: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 8,035 students, an average of 1,148 per school. The largest campus is Milton High School (1,999 students), and the largest elementary school is Birmingham Falls Elementary School (696).
Every listed school belongs to Fulton County. 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 14.7:1, higher than 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.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 13% 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 Milton
Elementary schools in Milton
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Falls Elementary School Fulton County | PK–05 | 696 | 14.7:1 | |
| Crabapple Crossing Elementary School Fulton County | PK–05 | 628 | 15.5:1 | |
| Summit Hill Elementary Fulton County | PK–05 | 678 | 14.2:1 |
Middle schools in Milton
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hopewell Middle School Fulton County | 06–08 | 1,265 | 14:1 | |
| Northwestern Middle School Fulton County | 06–08 | 1,167 | 14.1:1 |
High schools in Milton
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge High School Fulton County | 09–12 | 1,602 | 16.1:1 | |
| Milton High School Fulton County | 09–12 | 1,999 | 18.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White62.4%
- Hispanic12.7%
- Black8.7%
- Asian11.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Milton schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (8,035 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Milton
How many public schools are in Milton, GA?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Milton: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 8,035 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Milton?
All listed public schools with an address in Milton belong to Fulton County. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Milton?
Milton High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Milton, with 1,999 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Milton?
No school with an address in Milton is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Georgia.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Milton schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Milton public schools is 14.7:1, higher than 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 Milton 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