Fayette Middle School (Closed 2014)

450 Grady Ave
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Fayette Middle School serves 722 students in grades 6-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 94% (which was higher than the Georgia state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥99% (which was higher than the Georgia state average of 93%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 79% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
722 students
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (GA)
(12-13)
94%
83%
(12-13)
≥99%
93%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
8%
19%
Black
59%
36%
White
21%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.60
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% GA state average), while ≥99% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 93% GA state average).
How many students attend Fayette Middle School?
722 students attend Fayette Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Fayette Middle School students are Black, 21% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fayette Middle School?
Fayette Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fayette Middle School offer ?
Fayette Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Fayette Middle School part of?
Fayette Middle School is part of Fayette County School District.

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