Langston Hughes High School
7501 Hall Rd, Fairburn, GA 30213. 431 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 51.5% of them enrolled in college within a year.
100% of students here are economically disadvantaged. Schools with that profile send about 46.4% of graduates to college; Langston Hughes High School sends 51.5%, 5 points more than expected.
The path from Langston Hughes
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 29.2%Georgia private college 5.1%Out-of-state college 14.6%Georgia technical college 2.6%Career credential, working 7.9%Working, not in college 25.5%Not found in Georgia records 15.1%Share of the 431 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
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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, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Jacksonville State University, Tuskegee University. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)
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What those colleges lead to
College Students from here Graduation rate Avg. net price / yr Median earnings, 10 yrs Median debt Georgia State University 35 51% $12,365 $51,903 $21,500 Kennesaw State University 20 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 Albany State University 16 30% $14,511 $44,975 $21,750 Georgia Military College 16 35% $18,466 $42,152 $10,500 Georgia Southern University 9 54% $16,785 $59,167 $20,568 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.
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Five and eight years later
Class of 2019, five years after high school
Class of 2016, eight years after high school
Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
College-going over time
Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Ready for college work?
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
Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.
Where it is
Nearby high schools: Creekside High School (4.0 mi, 45.8% to college) · New Manchester High School (4.5 mi, 55.4% to college) · Global Impact Academy (4.6 mi, 78.1% to college) · Westlake High School (6.0 mi, 72.2% to college) · Chapel Hill High School (6.4 mi, 66.5% 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
| Measure | Langston Hughes | Fulton County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 51.5% | 70.4% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 94.3% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 854 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 29.2% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Langston Hughes High School graduates go to college?
- 51.5% of the Class of 2024 at Langston Hughes High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Langston Hughes High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Langston Hughes High School graduates are Georgia State University, Kennesaw State University and Albany State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Langston Hughes High School?
- Langston Hughes High School has a four-year graduation rate of 94.3%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Langston Hughes High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 12.3% of Langston Hughes High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
