Photo: Xavierhouston1 · CC BY 4.0East Point’s public schools outscore 80% of Georgia districts
In East Point, 51% of tested students read at a proficient level, above the Georgia average (40%). The grade covers the public school district serving East Point, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Georgia, not nationally.
From Georgia state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
East Point’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 51% and math 46% in spring 2022, against 40% and 37% statewide; 90% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $17,609 per student, against $15,800 across Georgia (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Five elementary schools, then two middle and one high school
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Resurgence Hall Charter School, KIPP South Fulton Academy School, Resurgence Hall Middle Academy, RISE Preparatory Charter School, Abundant Grace Academy (private) and Mount Olive Early Learning Center (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind East Point’s grade
A−: better than 80% of Georgia school districts, #43 of 260 Georgia towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Georgia average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve East Point, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in East Point · depends on your address
Woodland Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 937 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Paul D. West Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 814 students · 12:1 students per teacher
7th grade in East Point · depends on your address
Woodland Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 937 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Paul D. West Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 814 students · 12:1 students per teacher
8th grade in East Point · depends on your address
Woodland Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 937 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Paul D. West Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 814 students · 12:1 students per teacher
9th grade in East Point
Tri-Cities High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,748 students · 15:1 students per teacher
10th grade in East Point
Tri-Cities High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,748 students · 15:1 students per teacher
11th grade in East Point
Tri-Cities High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,748 students · 15:1 students per teacher
12th grade in East Point
Tri-Cities High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,748 students · 15:1 students per teacher
East Point’s public schools are run by Fulton County School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
East Point vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Georgia towns that share East Point’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| East Point | A− | Fulton County |
| South Fulton | A− | Fulton County |
| College Park | B− | Fulton County PK–12 · Clayton County PK–12 |
| Atlanta | C+ | Atlanta City |
| Hapeville | A− | Fulton County |
3 of the 4 neighbors share Fulton County with East Point, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in East Point
14 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Georgia’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about East Point’s schools
Are East Point’s schools good?
By Georgia’s own tests, yes: the public schools East Point children attend outscore 80% of Georgia’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #43 of 260 Georgia towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 84%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is East Point in?
Fulton County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 87,019 students in 106 schools (2024–25).
Where do East Point kids go to high school?
Tri-Cities High School, with 1,748 students; its own test results earn a C.
What is East Point’s graduation rate?
90% of the class of 2023 in Fulton County School District graduated in four years, against 84% across Georgia.
How much does East Point spend per student?
$17,609 in Fulton County School District (FY2024), against $15,800 across Georgia. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in East Point?
Yes: Abundant Grace Academy (religious, grades PK–1, 36 students) and Mount Olive Early Learning Center (religious, grades PK–K, 32 students). East Point also has 4 charter schools, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What East Point families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near East Point → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Georgia. Stars are from neighbors.