Fayette Middle School ranked #651 in Alabama in 2023, showing improvement from #866 in 2018 but remaining in the bottom 50% overall for state testing rankings.
Math proficiency was 26%, lower than the Alabama state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 41%, lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency stood at 50–54%, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment declined from 458 students in 2018 to 344 students in 2023, with minority enrollment steady at about 33%; 69% of students qualified for free lunch in 2023, up significantly from 52% in 2018.
Fayette Middle School served grades 5–8 with an enrollment of 344 students and a student–teacher ratio of 14:1, ranking in the top 10% statewide for lowest student–teacher ratio and top 20% for science proficiency.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 318 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fayette Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Fayette Middle School's student population of 318 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
318 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Fayette Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fayette Middle School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#651 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
26%
31%
White
62%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.2%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fayette Middle School's ranking?
Fayette Middle School is ranked #651 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Fayette Middle School?
318 students attend Fayette Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Fayette Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fayette Middle School?
Fayette Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fayette Middle School offer ?
Fayette Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fayette Middle School part of?
Fayette Middle School is part of Fayette County School District.
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