Langston Hughes High School is a public secondary school located in South Fulton, Georgia, United States, a suburb of metropolitan Atlanta, and with a Fairburn postal address. LHHS is in South Fulton County adjacent to Renaissance Elementary and Renaissance Middle School.
Serving 1,891 students in grades 9-12, Langston Hughes High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,891 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Langston Hughes High School serves the southwest part of Fairburn, GA, covering an area of approximately 40.8 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 6.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Langston Hughes High School's student population of 1,891 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 104 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,891 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2009
School Calendar
School Rankings
Langston Hughes High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Langston Hughes High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1855 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
93%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90%
84.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)60.8%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Green, Gold
School Mascot
Panther
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Langston Hughes High School's ranking?
Langston Hughes High School is ranked #1855 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Langston Hughes High School often compared to?
Langston Hughes High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Creekside High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Langston Hughes High School?
The graduation rate of Langston Hughes High School is 90%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84.4%.
How many students attend Langston Hughes High School?
1,891 students attend Langston Hughes High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Langston Hughes High School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Langston Hughes High School?
Langston Hughes High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Langston Hughes High School offer ?
Langston Hughes High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Langston Hughes High School part of?
Langston Hughes High School is part of Fulton County School District.
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