Serving 802 students in grades 9-12, Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 802 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School's student population of 802 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
802 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Thu. Aug 21, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1511 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
10%
15%
Black
61%
21%
White
26%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School's ranking?
Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School is ranked #1511 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School often compared to?
Fayette Ware Comprehensive High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bartlett High School, Collierville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School?
The graduation rate of Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School?
802 students attend Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 10% 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 Ware Comprehensive High School?
Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School offer ?
Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School part of?
Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School is part of Fayette County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/17/2011
its awesome !! we get to do whatever we want !!
5 6/15/2009
I like this school. The teachers know how to take control of their students. It's not as bad as people think it is.
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