For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 4,040 students in Fairburn, GA.
The top ranked public high schools in Fairburn, GA are Global Impact Academy, Creekside High School and Langston Hughes High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairburn, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Fairburn have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Fairburn, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Creekside High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Fairburn, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Global Impact Academy
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
115 Shaw Drive
Fairburn, GA 30213
(470) 254-3900
Fairburn, GA 30213
(470) 254-3900
Gr: 9-12 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Creekside High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7405 Herndon Rd
Fairburn, GA 30213
(470) 254-4300
Fairburn, GA 30213
(470) 254-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,665 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Langston Hughes High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7501 Hall Rd
Fairburn, GA 30213
(470) 254-3620
Fairburn, GA 30213
(470) 254-3620
Gr: 9-12 | 1,828 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Fairburn, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Fairburn, GA include Global Impact Academy, Creekside High School and Langston Hughes High School.
How many public high schools are located in Fairburn?
3 public high schools are located in Fairburn.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairburn?
Fairburn public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Fairburn are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Fairburn include: Langston Hughes High School vs. Creekside High School, Creekside High School vs. Langston Hughes High School
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