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Creekside High School

High School · Fulton County · Fairburn, GA

A Fulton County high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

7405 Herndon Rd, Fairburn, GA 30213

  • Math 33% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 23% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 84.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.61 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.5Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32.9% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22.6% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-9.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-19.2 pts
Overall Proficiency28% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+7.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile50th
College Readiness7.9Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84%
AP Participation17.4%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment1.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.2:1
District spending per student$15,183
Chronic Absenteeism59.1%

Students at Creekside High School score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency33%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency23%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 44 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 28% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
69%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
41%
ELA
78%
2012
Math
44%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
12%
ELA
88%
2014
Math
11%
ELA
16%
2015
Math
7%
ELA
20%
2016
Math
9%
ELA
29%
2017
Math
7%
ELA
24%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
19%
ELA
25%
2024
Math
33%
ELA
23%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Creekside High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Atlanta map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,144/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fairburn), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$92,681

Median home value

$281,300

Median rent

$1,751/mo

College educated

35.9%

Homeownership

61.5%

Poverty rate

9.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30213; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offeredIB Programme
17.4% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·5 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics22sports offered
11 boys'·11 girls'·27 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Landmark Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.9privatePK–122.7 mi982Compare →
Landmark Christian School, Inc.Private · tuition5.6privatePK–122.7 mi990Compare →
Global Impact AcademyEnrollment path unverified7.09–123.5 mi547Compare →
Langston Hughes High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.59–124.0 mi1,828Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Fulton County

Schools in district
106
Rank in district
#71 of 104
District spending per student
$15,183NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Creekside High School is listed in Fulton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Creekside High School

Creekside High School is a public high school in Fairburn, GA, part of Fulton County, serving approximately 1,665 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,207 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Creekside High School

What grades does Creekside High School serve?

Creekside High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Creekside High School?

Creekside High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,665 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Creekside High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Creekside High School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Creekside High School rank in GA?

Creekside High School ranks #1,207 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Creekside High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Creekside High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Creekside High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Creekside High School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Creekside High School a charter school?

No, Creekside High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Creekside High School a Title I school?

No, Creekside High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Creekside High School?

100.0% of students at Creekside High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,665
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
103
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Fulton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
59.1%
4-Year Graduation
84.0%
Area population (ZIP 30213)
48,541
Area average commute
32.1 min
Area median age
34.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30213; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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