Langston Hughes High School is a public secondary school located in South Fulton, Georgia, United States, a suburb of metropolitan Atlanta, and with a Fairburn postal address. LHHS is in South Fulton County adjacent to Renaissance Elementary and Renaissance Middle School.
Serving 1,828 students in grades 9-12, Langston Hughes 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 13% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,828 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Langston Hughes High School's student population of 1,828 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 103 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,828 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
Year Founded
2009
Colors
Black, Green, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Langston Hughes High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Langston Hughes High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1847 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
6%
19%
Black
92%
36%
White
n/a
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panther
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Langston Hughes High School's ranking?
Langston Hughes High School is ranked #1847 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Langston Hughes High School often compared to?
Langston Hughes High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Creekside High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Langston Hughes High School?
The graduation rate of Langston Hughes High School is 85%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Langston Hughes High School?
1,828 students attend Langston Hughes High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Langston Hughes High School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Langston Hughes High School?
Langston Hughes High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Langston Hughes High School offer ?
Langston Hughes High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Langston Hughes High School part of?
Langston Hughes High School is part of Fulton County School District.
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