Creekside High School

7405 Herndon Rd
Fairburn, GA 30213
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 1,729 students in grades 9-12, Creekside High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,729 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 84% (Btm 50% in GA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Creekside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Creekside High School's student population of 1,729 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 106 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,729 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
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School Rankings

Creekside High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Creekside High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (GA)
#659 out of 2168 schools
(Top 50%)
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21-39%
36%
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<50%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
9%
18%
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Black
88%
36%
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White
1%
37%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.22
This chart display the diversity score of Creekside High School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
84%
84%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Creekside High School's ranking?
Creekside High School is ranked #659 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Creekside High School often compared to?
Creekside High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Langston Hughes High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Creekside High School?
The graduation rate of Creekside High School is 84%, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Creekside High School?
1,729 students attend Creekside High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Creekside High School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Creekside High School?
Creekside High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Creekside High School offer ?
Creekside High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Creekside High School part of?
Creekside High School is part of Fulton County School District.

School Calendar

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Spring Break (Schools Closed)
April 01, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break (Schools Closed)
April 02, 2024 (Tuesday)
Spring Break (Schools Closed)
April 03, 2024 (Wednesday)
Spring Break (Schools Closed)
April 04, 2024 (Thursday)
Spring Break (Schools Closed)
April 05, 2024 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,729 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 84% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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