Georgia public high school · Fulton County

Creekside High School

7405 Herndon Rd, Fairburn, GA 30213. 343 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 45.8% of them enrolled in college within a year.

45.8%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)14.2 pts below Georgia (60%)
10.2%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)7.6 pts below the typical Georgia school (17.8%)
92.2%4-year graduation rate (2025)5.0 pts above Georgia (87.2%)
854Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
20.9%AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)43.7 pts below the typical Georgia school (64.6%)
26.5%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)23.5 pts below Georgia (50%)

The path from Creekside

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 21%Georgia private college 7.9%Out-of-state college 12.5%Georgia technical college 4.4%Career credential, working 9.6%Working, not in college 23.3%Not found in Georgia records 21.3%

    Share of the 343 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

  2. 2

    Where they enrolled

    Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.

    Most common out-of-state choices: Alabama A & M University, Alabama State University, Jackson State University, Tuskegee University, American Public University System. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)

  3. 3

    What those colleges lead to

    CollegeStudents from hereGraduation rateAvg. net price / yrMedian earnings, 10 yrsMedian debt
    Georgia State University1951%$12,365$51,903$21,500
    Georgia Military College1235%$18,466$42,152$10,500
    Fort Valley State University1139%$12,421$41,857$26,738
    Kennesaw State University1150%$16,325$62,766$21,500
    Atlanta Technical College1056%$2,240$37,957$10,500

    College figures: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Graduation rate is within 150% of normal time. Earnings are for former students working and not enrolled.

  4. 4

    Five and eight years later

    Class of 2019, five years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher10.2%
    Associate degree3.7%
    Certificate or other credential22.4%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet16.5%
    No credential, not enrolled47.2%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher11.9%
    Associate degree4.1%
    Certificate or other credential17.3%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet3.7%
    No credential, not enrolled62.9%

    Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

College-going over time

30%40%50%60%70%80%20072009201120132015201720192021202346%
Creekside High SchoolGeorgia, all public high schools

Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.

Ready for college work?

46%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
10.3%Needed remedial English
21.4%Earned 24+ college credits in year one (Class of 2021)Georgia: 33.1%
17.1Average ACT composite (2025)Georgia: 21.5

Learning support: share of graduates who enrolled in a Georgia public college and were placed in remedial courses. Credits: share of all graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA.

Who attends

Black81%
Hispanic16%
Multiracial2%
White1%
100%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%
4.5%In gifted programs

Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.

Where it is

Nearby high schools: Global Impact Academy (3.5 mi, 78.1% to college) · Langston Hughes High School (4.0 mi, 51.5% to college) · Sandy Creek High School (5.4 mi, 63.7% to college) · Northgate High School (6.6 mi, 67.2% to college) · Banneker High School (6.6 mi, 39.7% to college)

Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Fulton County attendance zone for an address.

Compared with the district and state

MeasureCreeksideFulton CountyGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)45.8%70.4%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)92.2%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)854—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)26.5%—50%

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Quick answers

What percent of Creekside High School graduates go to college?
45.8% of the Class of 2024 at Creekside High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do Creekside High School graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most Creekside High School graduates are Georgia State University, Georgia Military College and Fort Valley State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at Creekside High School?
Creekside High School has a four-year graduation rate of 92.2%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many Creekside High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
10.2% of Creekside High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.