- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fairburn, GA
Langston Hughes High School
Federal NCES profile for Langston Hughes High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130228003913
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Langston Hughes High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Fairburn · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 55.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Langston Hughes High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Langston Hughes High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Fairburn, GA.
School address
District: Fulton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130228003913 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-136 students YoY
Langston Hughes High School shrank from 1,964 students in 2022-23 to 1,828 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 104.4 → 103.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-136 students YoY 130228003913 · Fairburn, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,891 enr · 18.2:1 · 55.4% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Westlake High School (2,056 students)
Langston Hughes High School shrank from 1,964 students in 2022-23 to 1,828 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE lost 104.4 → 103.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Langston Hughes 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
- This school
Langston Hughes High School
1,891 students
- Johns Creek Hi
Johns Creek High School
1,789 students
What this shows Langston Hughes High School reports 1,891 students on the CCD universe file.
How Langston Hughes High School compares
Langston Hughes 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 26% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.4% | ▼ 9% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,891 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,891
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 92% in Georgia - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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 378 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 406 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 38 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 92.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 1.6%
White 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.3, Langston Hughes High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
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 Langston Hughes 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alpharetta High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Milton High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Johns Creek High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Langston Hughes 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
- 1,789
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~1,891 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Langston Hughes High School
How many students attend Langston Hughes High School?
Langston Hughes High School has 1,891 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fairburn, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,964 (2022-23) → 1,828 (2023-24), down 136.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Langston Hughes High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Langston Hughes High School is 18.2:1, which is 26% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Langston Hughes High School?
55.4% of students at Langston Hughes High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Langston Hughes High School?
The largest demographic group at Langston Hughes High School is African American at 92.4% of enrollment, in Fairburn, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Langston Hughes High School?
Langston Hughes High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Langston Hughes High School rank among high schools in Fairburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Langston Hughes High School ranks #2 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 Langston Hughes 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.