Fayette County High School serves 366 students in grades 9-12.
Fayette County High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 366 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fayette County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Fayette County High School's student population of 366 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
366 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fayette County High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Fayette County High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#625 out of 1276 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
10%
Black
20%
32%
White
74%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fayette County High School's ranking?
Fayette County High School is ranked #625 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fayette County High School?
The graduation rate of Fayette County High School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 89%.
How many students attend Fayette County High School?
366 students attend Fayette County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Fayette County High School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fayette County High School?
Fayette County High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Fayette County High School offer ?
Fayette County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Fayette County High School part of?
Fayette County High School is part of Fayette County School District.
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