For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 8,589 students in Fairburn, GA (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,364 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Fairburn, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Fairburn, GA are Global Impact Academy, Campbell Elementary School and Chattahoochee Hills Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairburn, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Fairburn have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Fairburn, GA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Global Impact Academy
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
115 Shaw Drive
Fairburn, GA 30213
(470) 254-3900
Fairburn, GA 30213
(470) 254-3900
Grades: 9-10
| 314 students
Rank: #22.
Campbell Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
91 Elder St
Fairburn, GA 30213
(470) 254-3430
Fairburn, GA 30213
(470) 254-3430
Grades: PK-5
| 568 students
Rank: #33.
Chattahoochee Hills Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9670 Rivertown Rd
Fairburn, GA 30213
(678) 466-7285
Fairburn, GA 30213
(678) 466-7285
Grades: K-8
| 451 students
Rank: #44.
E. C. West Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7040 Rivertown Rd
Fairburn, GA 30213
(470) 254-3460
Fairburn, GA 30213
(470) 254-3460
Grades: PK-5
| 786 students
Rank: #55.
Renaissance Es
(Math: 24% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7250 Hall Rd
Fairburn, GA 30213
(470) 254-4320
Fairburn, GA 30213
(470) 254-4320
Grades: PK-5
| 617 students
Rank: #66.
Creekside High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7405 Herndon Rd
Fairburn, GA 30213
(470) 254-4300
Fairburn, GA 30213
(470) 254-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,729 students
Rank: #77.
Renaissance Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7155 Hall Rd
Fairburn, GA 30213
(470) 254-4330
Fairburn, GA 30213
(470) 254-4330
Grades: 6-8
| 1,117 students
Rank: #88.
Bear Creek Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7415 Herndon Rd
Fairburn, GA 30213
(470) 254-6080
Fairburn, GA 30213
(470) 254-6080
Grades: 6-8
| 1,114 students
Rank: #99.
Langston Hughes High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7501 Hall Rd
Fairburn, GA 30213
(470) 254-3620
Fairburn, GA 30213
(470) 254-3620
Grades: 9-12
| 1,893 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fairburn, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Fairburn, GA include Global Impact Academy, Campbell Elementary School and Chattahoochee Hills Charter School.
How many public schools are located in Fairburn, GA?
9 public schools are located in Fairburn, GA.
What percentage of students in Fairburn, GA go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Fairburn, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fairburn, GA?
Fairburn, GA public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 63% (majority Black).
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