Fayette County High School is located in Fayetteville, Georgia, United States. It was named a National Blue Ribbon School in 1999 and a Georgia School of Excellence in 2000. The school enrolls approximately 1,322 students in grades 9-12.
Serving 1,360 students in grades 9-12, Fayette County High School ranks in the top 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 29% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,360 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Fayette County High School serves the northeast part of Fayetteville, GA, covering an area of approximately 35.3 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 5.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fayette County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Fayette County High School's student population of 1,360 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,360 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1925
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fayette County High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fayette County High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#920 out of 2192 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
61%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
89%
84.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.3%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and Gold
School Mascot
Tiger
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fayette County High School's ranking?
Fayette County High School is ranked #920 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Fayette County High School often compared to?
Fayette County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sandy Creek High School, Mcintosh High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fayette County High School?
The graduation rate of Fayette County High School is 89%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84.4%.
How many students attend Fayette County High School?
1,360 students attend Fayette County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Fayette County High School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fayette County High School?
Fayette County High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fayette County High School offer ?
Fayette County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fayette County High School part of?
Fayette County High School is part of Fayette County School District.
School Reviews
Review Fayette County High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
How Much Choice Do High School Students Have?
Learn how graduation requirements, prerequisites, electives, staffing, scheduling conflicts, AP courses, dual enrollment, and career pathways determine how much control high school students have over schedules each year.
Does Your Child Need More Recess?
Explore whether your child may benefit more from recess than another academic period, including research on attention, learning, physical activity, stress, social development, and school-day balance today.
Combined Grade Classrooms, What Parents Should Know
Learn how combined-grade classrooms work, why public schools use them, potential benefits and challenges, and the questions parents should ask before enrolling their child in one today.
