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#855 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 38% in state

Global Impact Academy

High School · Fulton County · Fairburn, GA

A Fulton County high school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.

115 Shaw Drive, Fairburn, GA 30213

  • Math 57% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 63% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 3/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress10.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data2
Annual Change+3.35 pts/yr
Data Period2022–2024
TrendImproving
Academics9.3Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency63.4% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+14.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+21.6 pts
Overall Proficiency60% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+16.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile89th
College Readiness2.4Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation16.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.1:1
District spending per student$15,183
Chronic Absenteeism10.6%

Students at Global Impact Academy score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency57%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency63%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 7 points since 2022, reaching 60% in 2024, across a 3-year record (2022–2024).

Show all 2 years by subject
2022
Math
32%
ELA
75%
2024
Math
57%
ELA
63%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2022-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)

Based on 4 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

61.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Global Impact Academy 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 30Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat 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 Programs1AP course offered
16.1% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 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

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Landmark Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.9privatePK–120.9 mi982Compare →
Landmark Christian School, Inc.Private · tuition5.6privatePK–120.9 mi990Compare →
Atlanta Youth Development CampusEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated5–122.1 mi12Compare →
Banneker High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.99–123.2 mi1,786Compare →

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
#59 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

Global Impact Academy is listed in Fulton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Global Impact Academy

Global Impact Academy is a public high school in Fairburn, GA, part of Fulton County, serving approximately 547 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #855 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Global Impact Academy

What grades does Global Impact Academy serve?

Global Impact Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Global Impact Academy?

Global Impact Academy has an enrollment of approximately 547 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Global Impact Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Global Impact Academy is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Global Impact Academy rank in GA?

Global Impact Academy ranks #855 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Global Impact Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Global Impact Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Global Impact Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Global Impact Academy has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).

Is Global Impact Academy a charter school?

No, Global Impact Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Global Impact Academy a Title I school?

No, Global Impact Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Global Impact Academy?

61.6% of students at Global Impact Academy 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
547
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Fulton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.6%
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, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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