Serving 315 students in grades 9-12, Fayetteville 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 14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 315 students
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fayetteville High School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Fayetteville, TN, encompassing approximately 9.7 square miles. It typically takes 5-10 minutes to drive to the school from various parts of the zone, with an average distance of 2.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 5.1 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fayetteville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Fayetteville High School's student population of 315 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
315 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
27 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville High School is 0.60, 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
#1222 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
16%
Black
42%
20%
White
47%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.5%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fayetteville High School's ranking?
Fayetteville High School is ranked #1222 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Fayetteville High School often compared to?
Fayetteville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fayetteville High School?
The graduation rate of Fayetteville High School is 95%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Fayetteville High School?
315 students attend Fayetteville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Fayetteville High School students are White, 42% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Fayetteville High School offer ?
Fayetteville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fayetteville High School part of?
Fayetteville High School is part of Fayetteville School District.
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