Top Rankings
Fayette County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 19,941 students in Fayette County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Fayette County School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 40% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Fayette County School District are Braelinn Elementary School, Peeples Elementary School and Starrs Mill High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Fayette County School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Georgia.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
24 Schools
2,318 Schools
# Students
19,941 Students
1,744,808 Students
# Teachers
1,418 Teachers
117,290 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Fayette County School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#11 out of 222 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
40%
Graduation Rate
90%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.70
# American Indian Students
67 Students
3,504 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,326 Students
78,015 Students
% Asian Students
7%
5%
# Hispanic Students
2,684 Students
306,387 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
18%
# Black Students
5,931 Students
633,749 Students
% Black Students
30%
36%
# White Students
8,696 Students
643,634 Students
% White Students
44%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
25 Students
1,805 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,212 Students
77,009 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
372
46,839
# Students in K Grade:
1,126
121,961
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,215
122,092
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,319
124,141
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,350
125,114
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,401
126,819
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,388
128,911
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,599
130,871
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,586
136,904
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,690
140,530
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,853
160,653
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,764
137,060
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,665
125,123
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,613
117,790
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,054 is higher than the state median of $14,328. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,207 is higher than the state median of $13,453. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$300 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$283 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,054
$14,328
Spending / Student
$14,207
$13,453
Best Fayette County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Braelinn Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
975 Robinson Rd
Peachtree City, GA 30269
(770) 631-5410
Peachtree City, GA 30269
(770) 631-5410
Grades: K-5
| 544 students
Rank: #22.
Peeples Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
153 Panther Path
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 486-2734
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 486-2734
Grades: PK-5
| 724 students
Rank: #33.
Starrs Mill High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
193 Panther Path
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 486-2710
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 486-2710
Grades: 9-12
| 1,343 students
Rank: #44.
Rising Starr Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
183 Panther Path
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 486-2721
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 486-2721
Grades: 6-8
| 944 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Kedron Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 Kedron Dr
Peachtree City, GA 30269
(770) 486-2700
Peachtree City, GA 30269
(770) 486-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 674 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Mcintosh High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
201 Walt Banks Rd
Peachtree City, GA 30269
(770) 631-3232
Peachtree City, GA 30269
(770) 631-3232
Grades: 9-12
| 1,719 students
Rank: #77.
Peachtree City Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
201 Wisdom Rd
Peachtree City, GA 30269
(770) 631-3250
Peachtree City, GA 30269
(770) 631-3250
Grades: PK-5
| 475 students
Rank: #88.
Crabapple Lane Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
450 Crabapple Ln
Peachtree City, GA 30269
(770) 487-5425
Peachtree City, GA 30269
(770) 487-5425
Grades: PK-5
| 586 students
Rank: #99.
Booth Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
250 S Peachtree Pkwy
Peachtree City, GA 30269
(770) 631-3240
Peachtree City, GA 30269
(770) 631-3240
Grades: 6-8
| 1,152 students
Rank: #1010.
Whitewater High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Wildcat Way
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 460-3935
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 460-3935
Grades: 9-12
| 1,338 students
Rank: #1111.
Inman Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
677 Inman Rd
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 460-3565
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 460-3565
Grades: PK-5
| 632 students
Rank: #1212.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Log House Rd.
Peachtree City, GA 30269
(770) 631-3260
Peachtree City, GA 30269
(770) 631-3260
Grades: PK-5
| 489 students
Rank: #1313.
Whitewater Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1533 Highway 85 S
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 460-3450
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 460-3450
Grades: 6-8
| 903 students
Rank: #1414.
Sara Harp Minter Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1650 Highway 85 S
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 716-3910
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 716-3910
Grades: PK-5
| 772 students
Rank: #1515.
Huddleston Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Mcintosh Trl
Peachtree City, GA 30269
(770) 631-3255
Peachtree City, GA 30269
(770) 631-3255
Grades: PK-5
| 590 students
Rank: #1616.
Sandy Creek High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
360 Jenkins Rd
Tyrone, GA 30290
(770) 969-2840
Tyrone, GA 30290
(770) 969-2840
Grades: 9-12
| 1,155 students
Rank: #1717.
Robert J. Burch Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
330 Jenkins Rd
Tyrone, GA 30290
(770) 969-2820
Tyrone, GA 30290
(770) 969-2820
Grades: PK-5
| 558 students
Rank: #1818.
Flat Rock Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
325 Jenkins Rd
Tyrone, GA 30290
(770) 969-2830
Tyrone, GA 30290
(770) 969-2830
Grades: 6-8
| 903 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Cleveland Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
190 Lester Rd
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 716-3905
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 716-3905
Grades: PK-5
| 430 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Spring Hill Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Bradford Sq
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 460-3432
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 460-3432
Grades: PK-5
| 643 students
Rank: #2121.
North Fayette Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
609 Kenwood Rd
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(770) 460-3570
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(770) 460-3570
Grades: PK-5
| 583 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Bennett's Mill Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
210 Lester Rd
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 716-3982
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 716-3982
Grades: 6-8
| 973 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Fayette County High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Tiger Trl
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(770) 460-3540
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(770) 460-3540
Grades: 9-12
| 1,340 students
Rank: #2424.
Fayetteville Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
490 Hood Ave
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(770) 460-3560
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(770) 460-3560
Grades: PK-5
| 471 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fayette County School District?
Fayette County School District manages 24 public schools serving 19,941 students.
What is the rank of Fayette County School District?
Fayette County School District is ranked #11 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fayette County School District?
44% of Fayette County School District students are White, 30% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fayette County School District?
Fayette County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Fayette County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,207 is higher than the state median of $13,453. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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