Summary:
ZIP code 30213 in Fairburn, Georgia, is home to 9 schools in the Fulton County district—4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools—serving roughly 8,850 students in an area where 8 of 9 schools report 100% of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch.
The standout performer is Global Impact Academy, ranked 49th in the state (89th percentile) with a 100% graduation rate, Algebra I and Biology proficiency near 69%, and chronic absenteeism at just 11.3%—far better than its neighbors. In contrast, Langston Hughes High School has improved dramatically (from 365th to 181st in state rank) and posts a 94.3% graduation rate, but struggles with a 48.4% chronic absenteeism rate—nearly triple the district average. Creekside High School trails both, with lower test scores and 32.9% chronic absenteeism. Among middle schools, Bear Creek Middle School outperforms Renaissance Middle School in most subjects and has better attendance (14.5% vs. 26.3% chronic absenteeism). At the elementary level, E.C. West Elementary School is a quiet success, beating state averages in 3rd and 5th grade math despite 100% economic disadvantage, while Campbell Elementary School and Renaissance Elementary School lag behind district averages.
A striking pattern is the "Algebra I paradox": both middle schools post exceptional Algebra I proficiency (78-83%) while grade-level math scores fall well below district norms, suggesting advanced students are well-served but the broader population struggles. Chattahoochee Hills Charter School has the best attendance in the area (9.0% chronic absenteeism) and a 12:1 student-teacher ratio, yet ranks in the 25th percentile with 7th grade math proficiency at just 14%. Spending does not predict outcomes—Campbell Elementary spends the most ($19,089 per student) but ranks low, while Bear Creek Middle spends the least ($15,653) and outperforms its sister school. The most pressing issue is chronic absenteeism at Langston Hughes and Creekside, which correlates strongly with lower academic performance across the area.
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