Creekside High School is a public high school serving grades nine through twelve. It is located in Fairburn, Georgia, United States. It is a part of the Fulton County School System. The school opened in the fall of 1990 as a result of the merger of Campbell High School in Fairburn and Palmetto High School in Palmetto.
Serving 1,745 students in grades 9-12, Creekside High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,745 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Creekside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Creekside High School's student population of 1,745 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 101 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,745 students
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
Year Founded
1990
School Calendar
School Rankings
Creekside High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Creekside High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1657 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Hispanic
16%
20%
Black
81%
36%
White
1%
34%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)56.4%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Semi The Seminole
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Creekside High School's ranking?
Creekside High School is ranked #1657 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Creekside High School often compared to?
Creekside High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Langston Hughes High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Creekside High School?
The graduation rate of Creekside High School is 90%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Creekside High School?
1,745 students attend Creekside High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Creekside High School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Creekside High School?
Creekside High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Creekside High School offer ?
Creekside High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Creekside High School part of?
Creekside High School is part of Fulton County School District.
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