Public schools in Fairburn, GA
9 open public schools with an address in Fairburn, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
9
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
8,850
9 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15:1
Georgia median 13.7:1
Charter schools
1
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Fairburn public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in Fairburn, GA: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high. The 9 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 8,850 students, an average of 983 per school. The largest campus is Langston Hughes High School (1,891 students), and the largest elementary school is Renaissance Elementary School (750).
Every listed school belongs to Fulton County. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15:1, higher than the statewide school median of 13.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school, 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 96% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Fairburn
Elementary schools in Fairburn
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell Elementary School Fulton County | PK–05 | 730 | 12.7:1 | |
| Chattahoochee Hills Charter School Fulton County · Charter | KG–08 | 536 | 12:1 | |
| E. C. West Elementary School Fulton County | PK–05 | 678 | 15.2:1 | |
| Renaissance Elementary School Fulton County | PK–05 | 750 | 15:1 |
Middle schools in Fairburn
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Creek Middle School Fulton County | 06–08 | 971 | 14.4:1 | |
| Renaissance Middle School Fulton County | 06–08 | 977 | 15:1 |
High schools in Fairburn
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creekside High School Fulton County | 09–12 | 1,745 | 17.3:1 | |
| Global Impact Academy Fulton County · Magnet | 09–12 | 572 | 16.1:1 | |
| Langston Hughes High School Fulton County | 09–12 | 1,891 | 18.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.9%
- Hispanic10.2%
- Black86%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 9 Fairburn schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (8,850 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Fairburn
How many public schools are in Fairburn, GA?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in Fairburn: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 8,850 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Fairburn?
All listed public schools with an address in Fairburn belong to Fulton County. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Fairburn?
Langston Hughes High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Fairburn, with 1,891 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Fairburn?
Yes. 1 of the 9 public schools in Fairburn are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Chattahoochee Hills Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Fairburn schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Fairburn public schools is 15:1, higher than the Georgia school median of 13.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Fairburn guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Georgia cities