Top 5 Best Fayetteville Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,961 students in Fayetteville, TN (there are 1 private school, serving 251 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Fayetteville, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Fayetteville, TN are South Lincoln School, Highland Rim School and Ralph Askins School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fayetteville, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Fayetteville have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).

Best Fayetteville, TN Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Lincoln School
Math: 43% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
362 Smith Mill Rd
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 937-7385
Grades: PK-8
| 645 students
Rank: #22.
Highland Rim School
Math: 43% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
111 Highland Rim Rd
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-4197
Grades: PK-8
| 762 students
Rank: #33.
Ralph Askins School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
901 Shady Ln
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-5311
Grades: PK-4
| 512 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln County High School
Math: 15% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1233 Huntsville Hwy
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-6505
Grades: 9-12
| 1,160 students
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Central Academy
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
900 South Main Ave
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-6156
Grades: 4-12
| 50 students
Rank: #66.
Fayetteville High School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 Wilson Pkwy
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-3158
Grades: 9-12
| 380 students
Rank: #77.
Fayetteville Middle School
Math: 15% | Reading: 17%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 A Wilson Pkwy
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 438-2533
Grades: 5-8
| 374 students
Rank: n/an/a
909 Main Avenue South
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-6156
Grades: K-12
| 78 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Fayetteville, Tennessee

Fayetteville, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
911 Main Street South
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 438-1489
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
900 Main Avenue South
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-6156
Grades: 9-10
| 296 students
1107 Hedgemont Ave
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-3939
Grades: PK
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Fayetteville, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Fayetteville, TN include South Lincoln School, Highland Rim School and Ralph Askins School.
How many public schools are located in Fayetteville, TN?
8 public schools are located in Fayetteville, TN.
What percentage of students in Fayetteville, TN go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Fayetteville, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fayetteville, TN?
Fayetteville, TN public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 40% (majority Black).

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