Willis A. Sutton Middle School

1,619 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Sutton Middle School, located in the Northside Drive area of Atlanta, is a prominent institution within the Atlanta Public Schools (APS) system. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is known for its large student body and its role as a primary feeder for North Atlanta High School. The school operates across two campuses—the Sixth Grade Academy and the Main Campus—which allows for a specialized transition for students entering middle school before they move into the upper grades.

Academically, Sutton Middle School is recognized for offering a rigorous curriculum that includes the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme, emphasizing global-mindedness and critical thinking. Beyond its academic focus, the school offers a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various student clubs. Because it serves a diverse and expansive community in North Atlanta, the school is highly active, supported by a robust parent-teacher association that plays a significant role in enhancing student resources and campus culture.

1,619

Total Students

108.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Willis A. Sutton Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	437
Hispanic	392
Black	639
Asian	37
Two or More	102
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	4

Black
639 (39.5%)
White
437 (27.0%)
Hispanic
392 (24.2%)
Two or More
102 (6.3%)
Asian
37 (2.3%)
American Indian
8 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Atlanta Public Schools
Phone:	(404)802-5600
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,619
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	108.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	536
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	70

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 536

Grade 7 520

Grade 8 563