Fulton schools sees dip in SAT scores

Fulton County students who took the SAT college-entrance exam last school year saw their scores dip slightly compared to the prior school year.

The 2014-15 mean total score was 1558, compared to 1567 in 2013-14, according to results released Thursday by The College Board, which administers the SAT.

Northview High School had the highest mean total score in the district, at 1784, the data showed. The second best score belonged to Alpharetta High School, 1689. John’s Creek was third, with 1678.

Statewide, the mean total score for Georgia students who took the exam during the 2014-15 school year was 1450, five points better than the total score for the 2013-14 school year.

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