Campbell County Courthouse · Photo: Paul G. Beswick, Photographer · Public domainFairburn’s public schools outscore 80% of Georgia districts
Reading proficiency in Fairburn’s districts is 51%, above the Georgia average (40%). The grade covers the public school district serving Fairburn, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Georgia, not nationally.
From Georgia state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Fairburn’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 170 Georgia towns with household incomes within a quarter of Fairburn’s, its schools beat 72%, lower than their 80% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 51% and math 46% in spring 2022, against 40% and 37% statewide; 90% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $17,609 per student, against $15,800 across Georgia (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then 21 middle and one high school
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Landmark Christian School (private), Landmark Christian School, Inc. (private), The Bedford School (private) and Harvest Rain Academy (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Fairburn’s grade
A−: better than 80% of Georgia school districts, #43 of 260 Georgia towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Georgia average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Fairburn, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Fairburn
Campbell Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 730 students · 13:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Fairburn
Campbell Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 730 students · 13:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Fairburn
Campbell Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 730 students · 13:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Fairburn
Campbell Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 730 students · 13:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Fairburn
Campbell Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 730 students · 13:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Fairburn
Campbell Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 730 students · 13:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Fairburn
Global Impact Academy
Grades 9–12 · 572 students · 16:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Fairburn
Global Impact Academy
Grades 9–12 · 572 students · 16:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Fairburn
Global Impact Academy
Grades 9–12 · 572 students · 16:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Fairburn
Global Impact Academy
Grades 9–12 · 572 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Fairburn’s public schools are run by Fulton County School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Fairburn vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Georgia towns that share Fairburn’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Fairburn | A− | Fulton County |
| South Fulton | A− | Fulton County |
| Union City | A− | Fulton County |
| Palmetto | A− | Fulton County |
All 3 neighbors share Fulton County with Fairburn, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Fairburn
27 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Georgia’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Fairburn’s schools
Are Fairburn’s schools good?
By Georgia’s own tests, yes: the public schools Fairburn children attend outscore 80% of Georgia’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #43 of 260 Georgia towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 72%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Fairburn in?
Fulton County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 87,019 students in 106 schools (2024–25).
Where do Fairburn kids go to high school?
Global Impact Academy, with 572 students.
What is Fairburn’s graduation rate?
90% of the class of 2023 in Fulton County School District graduated in four years, against 84% across Georgia.
How much does Fairburn spend per student?
$17,609 in Fulton County School District (FY2024), against $15,800 across Georgia. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Fairburn?
Yes: Landmark Christian School (religious, grades PK–12, 929 students), Landmark Christian School, Inc. (religious, grades K–12, 893 students), The Bedford School (special education, grades 1–9, 152 students) and Harvest Rain Academy (religious, grades PK–2, 104 students).
Parents talk
What Fairburn families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Fairburn → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Georgia. Stars are from neighbors.