2011-12 Total number of schools  – 159*

Elementary Schools

88 Elementary Schools

4 closures/moves: Pawtuckett, Lincoln Heights, Oakhurst, and Villa Heights

8 schools moved to Middle classification

Middle Schools 

39 Middle Schools

4 closures/moves: Davidson, Wilson, J. T. Williams, and Spaugh

8 additions: Ashley Park, Bruns, Byers, Berryhill, Druid Hills, Thomasboro, Westerly Hills, and Reid Park

1 school moved to High classification

High Schools 

28 High Schools

2 closures/moves: E. E. Waddell and Midwood

4 consolidations: Garinger Community of Schools

1 addition: Cochrane

Special Programs/Schools 

4 Special Program sites:

Metro School, Morgan School, Turning Point Academy and Hawthorne High School

 Preschool centers 

0 Pre-K centers:

 5 closures: Amay James, Starmount, Double Oaks, Tryon Hills, Plaza Road

  *Schools with multiple levels are counted at their highest grade level.  For example, Smith is counted in the middle school category although it includes grades K-8.  It is not included in the elementary school total count.

Number of Schools 2010-11

Number of Schools 2009-10

Number of Schools 2008-09

Number of Schools 2006-07