Langston Hughes High School

Summary:

Langston Hughes High School is a public high school located in Fairburn, Georgia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,964 students. Unfortunately, this school has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Georgia high schools over the past decade, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Langston Hughes High School's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 85.2% and 88.8% over the past five years, which is lower than the Fulton County and state averages. The school's proficiency rates on the Georgia Milestones assessments are also significantly lower than the Fulton County and state averages across all subject areas, ranging from 16.1% to 28.7% in 2023-2024, compared to 42-54% for the county and state. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 63.18% to 64.66% over the past three years.

Interestingly, the nearby schools in the Fulton County district, such as Hapeville Charter Career Academy, Banneker High School, and Creekside High School, also perform poorly on state assessments and have low statewide rankings, similar to Langston Hughes High School. In contrast, Global Impact Academy, another Fulton County high school, has significantly higher test scores and a much higher statewide ranking. Additionally, Sandy Creek High School, located in the neighboring Fayette County district, outperforms Langston Hughes High School and the other Fulton County schools on state assessments and has a higher statewide ranking.

Detail:

Public 9-12

7501 Hall Rd
Fairburn, GA 30213

(470) 254-3620

District: Fulton County

SchoolDigger Rank:
365^th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,971

Feeder schools for Langston Hughes High School:

Elementary:	Campbell Elementary School
	Cliftondale Elementary School
	Gullatt Elementary School
	Liberty Point Elementary School
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	Renaissance Elementary School
Middle:	Renaissance Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.6

Number of students: 1,828

Racial breakdown:

African American:

92.0%

Hispanic:

6.0%

Two or more races:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 72.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Langston Hughes High School ranks worse than 79.7% of high schools in Georgia. It also ranks 15^th among 18 ranked high schools in the Fulton County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.69. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Langston Hughes High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (92%), Hispanic (6%), two or more races (1.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 72.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Langston Hughes High School is 17.6. 12 high schools in the Fulton County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Langston Hughes High School employs 103.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Langston Hughes High School is $10,971, which is the 5^th highest among 18 high schools in the Fulton County School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Langston Hughes High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Langston Hughes High School 365^th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Langston Hughes High School in the ranking list.)

Fulton County:

SchoolDigger ranks Fulton County 57^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Langston Hughes High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2011	41.79	266^th	402	33.8%
2012	39.64	265^th	396	33.1%
2013	34.49	308^th	425	27.5%
2014	29.57	336^th	425	20.9%
2015	18.10	371^st	435	14.7%
2016	13.72	382^nd	426	10.3%
2017	12.32	379^th	420	9.8%
2018	14.96	371^st	428	13.3%
2019	16.32	370^th	438	15.5%
2021	16.88	350^th	410	14.6%
2022	14.53	370^th	429	13.8%
2023	17.35	362^nd	442	18.1%
2024	19.69	365^th	458	20.3%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Langston Hughes High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	22	2085	5	38	2	0	27	2179
2011	22	2137	2	66	3	1	25	2256
2012	17	1746	3	72	2	0	16	1856
2013	14	1583	4	61	4	0	15	1681
2014	11	1684	5	86	2	0	20	1808
2015	13	1758	7	88	1	0	23	1890
2016	18	1740	5	137	1	0	26	1927
2017	16	1732	5	166	2	0	25	1946
2018	10	1682	6	173	1	0	26	1898
2019	17	1719	5	184	0	0	27	1952
2020	16	1702	6	192	0	1	25	1942
2021	18	1706	7	199	2	0	26	1958
2022	16	1639	7	206	3	0	22	1893
2023	13	1691	7	217	2	0	34	1964
2024	4	1681	6	110	3	0	24	1828

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Langston Hughes High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	2179	115.5	18.8	68.4
2011	2256	115.9	19.4	69
2012	1856	103.9	17.8	72.5
2013	1681	99.3	16.9	75.9
2014	1808	101.7	17.7	76.3
2015	1890	106.0	17.8	74.6
2016	1927	121.0	15.9	79.2
2017	1946	113.5	17.1	72.7
2018	1898	119.5	15.8	67.6
2019	1952	117.5	16.6	67.8
2020	1942	116.8	16.6	66.9
2021	1958	119.9	16.3	63.2
2022	1893	103.4	18.3	n/a
2023	1964	104.4	18.8	64.7
2024	1828	103.3	17.6	72.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Langston Hughes High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	2179	115.5	18.8	68.4
2011	2256	115.9	19.4	69
2012	1856	103.9	17.8	72.5
2013	1681	99.3	16.9	75.9
2014	1808	101.7	17.7	76.3
2015	1890	106.0	17.8	74.6
2016	1927	121.0	15.9	79.2
2017	1946	113.5	17.1	72.7
2018	1898	119.5	15.8	67.6
2019	1952	117.5	16.6	67.8
2020	1942	116.8	16.6	66.9
2021	1958	119.9	16.3	63.2
2022	1893	103.4	18.3	n/a
2023	1964	104.4	18.8	64.7
2024	1828	103.3	17.6	72.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Langston Hughes High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$336 (3.5%)	$9,249 (96.4%)	$9,592
2018	$349 (3.1%)	$10,759 (96.9%)	$11,108
2019	$757 (6.9%)	$10,215 (93.1%)	$10,971

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Langston Hughes High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 370^th of 438 High schools	Ranks 362^nd of 442 High schools	2.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Langston Hughes High School)	26.6	15.7	10.9%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Fulton County)	58.3	51	7.3%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Langston Hughes High School)	3.8	13.7	9.9%
End of Course Algebra I (Fulton County)	49.3	49.3
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%
End of Course Biology (Langston Hughes High School)	27.1	20.3	6.8%
End of Course Biology (Fulton County)	57.9	55	2.9%
End of Course Biology (Georgia)	49	45.5	3.5%
End of Course United States History (Langston Hughes High School)	12.5	19.1	6.6%
End of Course United States History (Fulton County)	53.5	39.9	13.6%
End of Course United States History (Georgia)	48.3	37.1	11.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1952	1964	0.6%
African American	1719	1691	1.6%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	5	7	40%
Hispanic	184	217	17.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	17	13	23.5%
Two or More Races	27	34	25.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	67.8%	64.7%	3.2%

Schools Near Langston Hughes High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2024)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2024)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Langston Hughes High School	Public	9-12	7501 Hall Rd	Fairburn	30213	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	Yes	(470) 254-3620	1,828	103	17.6	72.4%	4 (0.2%)	1,681 (92.0%)	110 (6.0%)	6 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (1.3%)	19.7	365^th of 458 public high schools	20.3%		17.4	362^nd of 442 public high schools	18.1%	3	20.6	25.8	16.1	28.7	$10,971	$757	$10,215
Creekside High School	Public	9-12	7405 Herndon Rd	Fairburn	30213	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	Yes	(470) 254-4300	1,665	104	16.0	100.0%	19 (1.1%)	1,370 (82.3%)	231 (13.9%)	6 (0.4%)	5 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	33 (2.0%)	28.5	305^th of 458 public high schools	33.4%		21.2	339^th of 442 public high schools	23.3%	34	22.7	33.0	34.0	22.4	$11,273	$454	$10,819
New Manchester High School	Public	9-12	4925 Highway 92/166	Douglasville	30135	Douglas County	Douglas County	No	No	No	No	(770) 651-2700	1,921	106	18.1	69.8%	70 (3.6%)	1,495 (77.8%)	278 (14.5%)	8 (0.4%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	66 (3.4%)	38.3	250^th of 458 public high schools	45.4%		34.1	263^rd of 442 public high schools	40.5%	13	33.6	18.0	38.6	37.2	$9,179	$284	$8,895
Atlanta Youth Development Campus	Public	5-12	5651 Stonewall Tell Rd	College Park	30349	Fulton County	Department of Juvenile Justice	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 656-4522	12	4	3.0	75.0%	4 (33.3%)	8 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Global Impact Academy	Public	9-12	115 Shaw Drive	Fairburn	30213	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	Yes	(470) 254-3900	547	34	15.9	61.6%	4 (0.7%)	499 (91.2%)	31 (5.7%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.6%)	64.2	111^th of 458 public high schools	75.8%					(n/a)	63.1	57.5	44.4	33.0
Westlake High School	Public	9-12	2400 Union Rd SW	Atlanta	30331	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-6400	2,156	113	19.1	53.4%	2 (0.1%)	2,012 (93.3%)	79 (3.7%)	10 (0.5%)	3 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (2.3%)	52.8	167^th of 458 public high schools	63.5%		47	194^th of 442 public high schools	56.1%	27	38.8	42.2	44.5	45.1	$10,717	$338	$10,379
Chapel Hill High School	Public	9-12	4899 Chapel Hill Rd	Douglasville	30135	Douglas County	Douglas County	No	No	No	No	(770) 651-6200	1,665	86	19.4	56.7%	211 (12.7%)	1,065 (64.0%)	273 (16.4%)	27 (1.6%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	85 (5.1%)	42.3	226^th of 458 public high schools	50.7%		41	226^th of 442 public high schools	48.9%		42.9	29.6	30.1	37.2	$8,708	$284	$8,425
Wellspring Living	Public	6-12	3965 Roosevelt Hwy	Atlanta	30349	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 246-9998	8	1	8.0		5 (62.5%)	2 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (12.5%)								(n/a)
Banneker High School	Public	9-12	6015 Feldwood Rd	College Park	30349	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	Yes	(470) 254-3410	1,786	121	14.7	100.0%	13 (0.7%)	1,645 (92.1%)	85 (4.8%)	7 (0.4%)	5 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	30 (1.7%)	16.8	383^rd of 458 public high schools	16.4%		13.2	389^th of 442 public high schools	12.0%	6	15.4	25.6	19.9	18.1	$13,394	$1,364	$12,030
Hapeville Charter Career Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	6045 Buffington Rd	Atlanta	30349	Fulton County	Fulton County	Yes	No	No	Yes	(404) 766-0101	694	40	17.3	76.5%	4 (0.6%)	614 (88.5%)	60 (8.6%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (1.9%)	20	361^st of 458 public high schools	21.2%		25.7	312^th of 442 public high schools	29.4%	49	29.3	27.0	19.1	3.1	$10,293	$210	$10,232

Frequently Asked Questions about Langston Hughes High School

What is the racial makeup of Langston Hughes High School?

Students at Langston Hughes High School are 92% African American, 6% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Langston Hughes High School?

Langston Hughes High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Campbell Elementary School
Elementary : Cliftondale Elementary School
Elementary : Gullatt Elementary School
Elementary : Liberty Point Elementary School
Elementary : Renaissance Elementary School
Middle : Renaissance Middle School

Is Langston Hughes High School a good school?

Langston Hughes High School ranks in the bottom 20.3% of Georgia high schools.

How many students attend Langston Hughes High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,828 students attended Langston Hughes High School.

What district is Langston Hughes High School in?

Fulton County

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