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Fayette County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,157 students in Fayette County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Fayette County School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Alabama public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,511 Schools
# Students
2,157 Students
747,831 Students
# Teachers
121 Teachers
38,289 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Fayette County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 143 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#75 out of 143 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.62
# American Indian Students
8 Students
6,566 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
11,346 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
52 Students
74,505 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
10%
# Black Students
291 Students
239,145 Students
% Black Students
14%
32%
# White Students
1,721 Students
393,117 Students
% White Students
80%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
78 Students
21,531 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
54
21,943
# Students in K Grade:
192
57,790
# Students in 1st Grade:
166
56,671
# Students in 2nd Grade:
150
54,419
# Students in 3rd Grade:
162
54,099
# Students in 4th Grade:
140
54,620
# Students in 5th Grade:
154
54,803
# Students in 6th Grade:
155
56,277
# Students in 7th Grade:
170
58,221
# Students in 8th Grade:
177
58,978
# Students in 9th Grade:
158
62,001
# Students in 10th Grade:
159
55,338
# Students in 11th Grade:
161
52,326
# Students in 12th Grade:
159
50,345
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,312 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,931. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,904 is less than the state median of $12,150. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,312
$12,931
Spending / Student
$11,904
$12,150
Best Fayette County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Berry Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
341 School Avenue
Berry, AL 35546
(205) 689-4464
Berry, AL 35546
(205) 689-4464
Grades: PK-6
| 318 students
Rank: #22.
Hubbertville School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7360 County Road 49
Fayette, AL 35555
(205) 487-2845
Fayette, AL 35555
(205) 487-2845
Grades: PK-12
| 415 students
Rank: #33.
Fayette Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
509 2nd St Ne
Fayette, AL 35555
(205) 932-3161
Fayette, AL 35555
(205) 932-3161
Grades: PK-4
| 438 students
Rank: #44.
Fayette County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
202 Tiger Drive
Fayette, AL 35555
(205) 932-6313
Fayette, AL 35555
(205) 932-6313
Grades: 9-12
| 366 students
Rank: #55.
Fayette Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
418 3rd Ave Ne
Fayette, AL 35555
(205) 932-7660
Fayette, AL 35555
(205) 932-7660
Grades: 5-8
| 382 students
Rank: #66.
Berry High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18242 Highway 18 E
Berry, AL 35546
(205) 689-4467
Berry, AL 35546
(205) 689-4467
Grades: 7-12
| 238 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fayette County School District?
Fayette County School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,157 students.
What is the rank of Fayette County School District?
Fayette County School District is ranked #74 out of 143 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fayette County School District?
80% of Fayette County School District students are White, 14% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fayette County School District?
Fayette County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 19:1.
What is Fayette County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,904 is less than the state median of $12,150. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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