Serving 724 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%).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 724 students
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- 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%)
- Attendance Zone: Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Somerville, TN, covering approximately 706.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes 20-30 minutes, with an average distance of 15.5 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and the furthest edge being 25.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School's student population of 724 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
724 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
46 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
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 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1511 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Hispanic
13%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
61%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
24%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.4%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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 Collierville High School, Bartlett 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 87.3%.
How many students attend Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School?
724 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, 24% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
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 10/10/2025
I like this school. The teachers know how to take control of their students. It's not as bad as people think it is.
5 10/10/2025
its awesome !! we get to do whatever we want !!
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