Fulton Science Academy named one of America's best schools

Alpharetta’s Fulton Science Academy Charter Middle School, was one of 304 schools selected as a 2011 Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education, based on their overall academic excellence or for their success in closing achievement gaps.

The Blue Ribbon School Program honors public and private K-12 schools for their academic excellence and ability to help students achieve at very high scholastic levels.

Fulton Science Academy was selected in part because its students have continued to score in and above the top 10 percent on state school assessments.