Public schools in Roswell, GA
17 open public schools with an address in Roswell, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
17
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
13,061
17 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.7:1
Georgia median 13.7:1
Charter schools
2
0 virtual
An overview of Roswell public schools
The federal directory lists 17 public schools in Roswell, GA: 12 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high. The 17 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 13,061 students, an average of 768 per school. The largest campus is Roswell High School (2,035 students), and the largest elementary school is Roswell North Elementary School (950).
Fulton County operates the most schools here (16), 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 12.7:1, lower 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.
School choice options include 2 charter schools. 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 38% 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 Roswell
Elementary schools in Roswell
12| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton Academy of Science and Technology Fulton County · Charter | KG–08 | 552 | 12.3:1 | |
| Hembree Springs Elementary School Fulton County | PK–05 | 536 | 11.9:1 | |
| Hillside Elementary School Fulton County | PK–05 | 497 | 11.2:1 | |
| International Charter School of Atlanta State Specialty Schools I- International Charter Sch of Atl · Charter | KG–08 | 846 | 14.9:1 | |
| Jackson Elementary School Fulton County | PK–05 | 489 | 10.4:1 | |
| Mimosa Elementary School Fulton County | PK–05 | 588 | 11.2:1 | |
| Mountain Park Elementary School Fulton County | PK–05 | 735 | 14.1:1 | |
| Northwood Elementary School Fulton County | PK–05 | 576 | 13.2:1 | |
| River Eves Elementary School Fulton County | PK–05 | 495 | 13.9:1 | |
| Roswell North Elementary School Fulton County | PK–05 | 950 | 15.4:1 | |
| Sweet Apple Elementary School Fulton County | PK–05 | 845 | 13.9:1 | |
| Vickery Mill Elementary Fulton County | PK–05 | 407 | 10.3:1 |
Middle schools in Roswell
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crabapple Middle School Fulton County | 06–08 | 881 | 12.7:1 | |
| Elkins Pointe Middle School Fulton County | 06–08 | 857 | 12.4:1 |
High schools in Roswell
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial High School Fulton County | 09–12 | 1,643 | 14.2:1 | |
| Independence High School Fulton County · Alternative School | 09–12 | 129 | 10.8:1 | |
| Roswell High School Fulton County | 09–12 | 2,035 | 16.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White45.9%
- Hispanic29.4%
- Black14.1%
- Asian5.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 17 Roswell schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (13,061 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Roswell
How many public schools are in Roswell, GA?
The current NCES directory lists 17 open public schools with a location address in Roswell: 12 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 13,061 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Roswell?
Schools with an address in Roswell belong to 2 education agencies, led by Fulton County (16 schools), State Specialty Schools I- International Charter Sch of Atl (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 Roswell?
Roswell High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Roswell, with 2,035 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Roswell?
Yes. 2 of the 17 public schools in Roswell are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Fulton Academy of Science and Technology, International Charter School of Atlanta. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Roswell schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Roswell public schools is 12.7:1, lower 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 Roswell 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