Photo: Carrie Qualters · CC BY-SA 2.0Roswell’s public schools outscore 80% of Georgia districts
Reading proficiency in Roswell’s districts is 51%, above the Georgia average (40%). The grade covers the public school district serving Roswell, 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.
Roswell’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 62 Georgia towns with household incomes within a quarter of Roswell’s, its schools beat 66%, lower than their 80% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
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 ↓
Ten elementary schools, then three middle and two high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
International Charter School of Atlanta, Fulton Academy of Science and Technology, Fellowship Christian School (private), Blessed Trinity Catholic High School (private), St. Francis Day School (private), Queen of Angels Catholic School (private), Atlanta Academy (private), The Atlanta Academy (private), High Meadows School (private), The Cottage School (private), Ilm Academy (private), The Swift School (private), Roswell United Methodist Preschool & Kindergarten (private), Village Montessori School (private), Porter Academy (private), Eaton Academy (private), The Premo School (private) and Cross of Life Montessori School (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 Roswell’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 Roswell, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Roswell · depends on your address
Crabapple Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 881 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Elkins Pointe Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 857 students · 12:1 students per teacher
Holcomb Bridge Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 598 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Alpharetta
7th grade in Roswell · depends on your address
Crabapple Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 881 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Elkins Pointe Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 857 students · 12:1 students per teacher
Holcomb Bridge Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 598 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Alpharetta
8th grade in Roswell · depends on your address
Crabapple Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 881 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Elkins Pointe Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 857 students · 12:1 students per teacher
Holcomb Bridge Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 598 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Alpharetta
9th grade in Roswell · depends on your address
Roswell High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,035 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Centennial High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,643 students · 14:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Roswell · depends on your address
Roswell High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,035 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Centennial High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,643 students · 14:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Roswell · depends on your address
Roswell High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,035 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Centennial High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,643 students · 14:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Roswell · depends on your address
Roswell High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,035 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Centennial High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,643 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Roswell’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
Roswell vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Georgia towns that share Roswell’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Roswell | A− | Fulton County |
| Alpharetta | A− | Fulton County |
| Milton | A− | Fulton County |
| Sandy Springs | A− | Fulton County |
| Johns Creek | A− | Fulton County |
| Mountain Park | — | Fulton County |
All 5 neighbors share Fulton County with Roswell, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Roswell
34 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 Roswell’s schools
Are Roswell’s schools good?
By Georgia’s own tests, yes: the public schools Roswell 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 66%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Roswell in?
Fulton County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 87,019 students in 106 schools (2024–25).
Where do Roswell kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Roswell High School and Centennial High School.
What is Roswell’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 Roswell 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 Roswell?
Yes: Fellowship Christian School (religious, grades PK–12, 1,067 students), Blessed Trinity Catholic High School (Catholic, grades 9–12, 905 students), St. Francis Day School (nonsectarian, grades K–12, 711 students), Queen of Angels Catholic School (Catholic, grades K–8, 493 students), Atlanta Academy (nonsectarian, grades PK–8, 398 students), The Atlanta Academy (nonsectarian, grades PK–8, 382 students), High Meadows School (nonsectarian, grades PK–8, 350 students), The Cottage School (special education, grades 3–12, 276 students), Ilm Academy (religious, grades K–12, 265 students), The Swift School (special education, grades 1–8, 170 students), Roswell United Methodist Preschool & Kindergarten (religious, grades PK–K, 138 students), Village Montessori School (nonsectarian, grades PK–9, 130 students), Porter Academy (special education, grades , 71 students), Eaton Academy (nonsectarian, grades 4–12, 44 students), The Premo School (nonsectarian, grades K–8, 38 students) and Cross of Life Montessori School (religious, grades PK–K, 28 students). Roswell also has 2 charter schools, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Roswell families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Roswell → 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.