Global Impact Academy

Global Impact Academy is a public high school in Fairburn, GA, serving 572 students in grades 9-12 as part of Fulton County Schools. The school has climbed from 111th to 49th in the state rankings over three years, now placing it in the 89th percentile of Georgia high schools—a remarkable rise that puts it well ahead of nearby schools like Westlake High School (51st percentile) and Langston Hughes High School (60th percentile).

Perhaps the most striking achievement is the school's perfect 100% graduation rate for two consecutive years, far exceeding the district rate of 91.9% and the state rate of 87.2%. This is especially notable when compared to Skyview High School, just 6.4 miles away, which graduates only 32.2% of its students. Test scores tell a similar story: 68.7% of students are proficient in Algebra I and Biology, nearly double the state average for Algebra I (48.1%) and far above every neighboring school—the next closest is Langston Hughes at 44.1%. The school also excels in U.S. History, jumping from 23.1% proficiency to 51.1% in a single year, now above both district and state averages. Chronic absenteeism sits at just 11.3%, compared to 48.4% at Langston Hughes and 87.7% at Skyview.

Global Impact Academy also stands out for its strong results with specific student groups, ranking 11th in the state for African American students and 35th for male students—both 5-star ratings. While current English Language Arts scores are not yet available, the school's American Literature proficiency has consistently exceeded state averages by 20-27 percentage points in prior years. All of this is achieved while serving a student body where 56% qualify for free or reduced lunch, and per-student spending of $17,755 delivers dramatically better outcomes than Banneker High School, which spends more ($18,662) but posts proficiency rates roughly 40 points lower. This sustained improvement across three years suggests systemic success, not a one-year fluke.