Fayetteville High School serves 649 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Fayetteville High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (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 58% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 649 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fayetteville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Fayetteville High School's student population of 649 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
649 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Fayetteville High School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Fayetteville High School is 0.15, 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
#259 out of 1276 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
24%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
46%

Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%

Hispanic
1%
10%

Black
4%
32%

White
92%
53%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
44%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Fayetteville High School's ranking?
Fayetteville High School is ranked #259 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fayetteville High School?
The graduation rate of Fayetteville High School is 90%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 89%.
How many students attend Fayetteville High School?
649 students attend Fayetteville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Fayetteville High School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fayetteville High School?
Fayetteville High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Fayetteville High School offer ?
Fayetteville High School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Fayetteville High School part of?
Fayetteville High School is part of Talladega County School District.
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