Below Average
#1847 of 2,268 schools in GA
Langston Hughes High School
High School · Fulton County · Fairburn, GA
A Fulton County high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7501 Hall Rd, Fairburn, GA 30213
- Math 26% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 21% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Langston Hughes High School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 23% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 44% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Langston Hughes High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 8Somewhat 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
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creekside High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | 4.0 mi | 1,665 | Compare → |
| New Manchester High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | 4.5 mi | 1,921 | Compare → |
| Atlanta Youth Development CampusEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 5–12 | 4.6 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Global Impact AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 4.6 mi | 547 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Fulton County
- Schools in district
- 106
- Rank in district
- #97 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
Langston Hughes High School is listed in Fulton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Langston Hughes High School
Langston Hughes High School is a public high school in Fairburn, GA, part of Fulton County, serving approximately 1,828 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,847 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Langston Hughes High School
What grades does Langston Hughes High School serve?
Langston Hughes High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Langston Hughes High School?
Langston Hughes High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,828 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Langston Hughes High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Langston Hughes High School is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Langston Hughes High School rank in GA?
Langston Hughes High School ranks #1,847 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Langston Hughes High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Langston Hughes High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Langston Hughes High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Langston Hughes High School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Langston Hughes High School a charter school?
No, Langston Hughes High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Langston Hughes High School a Title I school?
No, Langston Hughes High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Langston Hughes High School?
72.4% of students at Langston Hughes 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
- 1,828
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 103
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Fulton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 62.9%
- Phone
- (470) 254-3620
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- 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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