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Best Schools in Fairburn, GA
Fairburn, GA has 33 public schools (6 high, 8 middle, 16 elementary) serving 30,754 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Fairburn greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Fairburn, GA
The top high schools in Fairburn, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sandy Creek High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1188 Students
2. Westlake High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2461 Students
3. Langston Hughes High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1964 Students
4. New Manchester High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Douglas County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1894 Students
5. Creekside High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1768 Students
6. Banneker High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1610 Students
Best Middle Schools in Fairburn, GA
The top middle schools in Fairburn, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Flat Rock Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 883 Students
2. Chapel Hill Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Douglas County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1098 Students
3. Sandtown Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1057 Students
4. Bear Creek Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1108 Students
5. Factory Shoals Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Douglas County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 840 Students
6. Renaissance Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1166 Students
7. Camp Creek Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 644 Students
8. Mcnair Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 888 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Fairburn, GA
The top elementary schools in Fairburn, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Holly Springs Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Douglas County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 567 Students
2. North Fayette Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 603 Students
3. Wolf Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 797 Students
4. E. C. West Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 853 Students
5. Liberty Point Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 694 Students
6. Renaissance Es
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 601 Students
7. Cliftondale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 667 Students
8. New Manchester Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Douglas County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 848 Students
9. Palmetto Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 358 Students
10. Oakley Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 712 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Fairburn, GA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Fairburn, GA has a total population of 41,224 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Fairburn, GA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Fairburn, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.16 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.00 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.16 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Fairburn, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Fairburn, GA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Fairburn, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Fairburn, GA
How many schools are in Fairburn, GA?
Fairburn, GA has 33 public schools: 6 high schools, 8 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 30,754 students in total.
How do schools in Fairburn perform on state tests?
On average, 33 schools in Fairburn score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Fairburn greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Fairburn?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 30%
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- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Fairburn
9 of 9 schools in Fairburn carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 2C: 5D: 1
All 9 public schools we grade in Fairburn. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (2)
Middle and junior high schools (2)
Elementary and primary schools (2)
Other schools and academies (3)
Private schools (4)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.