[3] In Georgia, FCS has 10 National Blue Ribbon Schools, 12 Governor's Office of Student Achievement award-winning schools, is an Advanced Placement (AP) Honor Roll District, has the highest credit rating from Moody's and SP (1 of 17 in the U.S.) and the highest SAT score.

[citation needed] This includes 1:1 computing ratios and internal broadcasting systems in all schools, as well as each classroom being equipped with permanent interactive boards.

Parents are provided with online communication tools so that they may monitor students' assignments and grades 24 hours a day.

Members are elected by the public to represent one of five districts to which they serve staggered four-year terms.

[7] James Mitchell "Mitch" Young was named the sole finalist to replace Bearden in March 2024.