Fayetteville High School (Closed 2023)

Fayetteville High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 39% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 45%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students (19-20)
408 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
29 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WV)
(18-19)
20-24%
38%
(17-18)
39%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)
1%
1%
Hispanic
(19-20)
1%
2%
Black
(19-20)
2%
4%
White
(19-20)
96%
90%
Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
n/a
3%
n/a
(18-19)
90-94%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
52%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WV state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% WV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fayetteville High School?
The graduation rate of Fayetteville High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 90%.
How many students attend Fayetteville High School?
408 students attend Fayetteville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Fayetteville High School students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Fayetteville High School offer ?
Fayetteville High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Fayetteville High School part of?
Fayetteville High School is part of Fayette County Schools.

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