- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fairburn, GA
Creekside High School
Federal NCES profile for Creekside High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130228002120
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Creekside High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Fairburn · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Creekside High School has class sizes larger than 84% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Creekside High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Fairburn, GA.
School address
District: Fulton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130228002120 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-103 students YoY
Creekside High School shrank from 1,768 students in 2022-23 to 1,665 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 103.5 → 103.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-103 students YoY 130228002120 · Fairburn, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,745 enr · 16.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Westlake High School (2,056 students)
Creekside High School shrank from 1,768 students in 2022-23 to 1,665 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE added 103.5 → 103.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Creekside High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westlake High
Westlake High School
2,056 students
- Roswell High S
Roswell High School
2,035 students
- Alpharetta Hig
Alpharetta High School
2,024 students
- Milton High Sc
Milton High School
1,999 students
- Langston Hughe
Langston Hughes High School
1,891 students
- This school
Creekside High School
1,745 students
What this shows Creekside High School reports 1,745 students on the CCD universe file.
How Creekside High School compares
Creekside High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,745 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,745
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 84% in Georgia - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
55.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,183
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 349 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
200
in-school suspensions + 381 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 37 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 81.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
Two or More 1.6%
White 0.9%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 81.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.4, Creekside High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fulton County reports $15,183 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Creekside High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roswell High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alpharetta High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Milton High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Langston Hughes High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Creekside High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,035
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,024
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,999
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,891
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools in Fairburn
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,745 students)
Frequently asked questions about Creekside High School
How many students attend Creekside High School?
Creekside High School has 1,745 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fairburn, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,768 (2022-23) → 1,665 (2023-24), down 103.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Creekside High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Creekside High School is 16.9:1, which is 17% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Creekside High School?
100.0% of students at Creekside High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Creekside High School?
The largest demographic group at Creekside High School is African American at 81.3% of enrollment, in Fairburn, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Creekside High School?
Creekside High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Creekside High School rank among high schools in Fairburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Creekside High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Fairburn, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Fairburn on the city page.
What other schools are in Fulton County?
Besides Creekside High School, Fulton County also operates Westlake High School (2,056 students), Roswell High School (2,035 students), and Alpharetta High School (2,024 students). See the Fulton County district page for the complete list.