Fayette County School District

210 Stonewall Avenue West
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

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%)
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 52% (versus the Georgia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 39% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Fayette County School District are Rising Starr Middle School, Braelinn Elementary School and Peeples Elementary 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

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
24 Schools
2,315 Schools
# Students
19,941 Students
1,744,208 Students
# Teachers
1,418 Teachers
117,250 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Fayette County School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 220 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (GA)
#11 out of 221 school districts
(Top 5%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Fayette County  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
52%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fayette County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
60%
39%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fayette County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
90%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Fayette County  School District and public school graduation rate of GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

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
306,384 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
18%
# Black Students
5,931 Students
633,654 Students
% Black Students
30%
36%
# White Students
8,696 Students
643,632 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
121,861
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,215
121,992
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,319
124,041
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,350
125,014
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,401
126,719
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,388
128,811
# 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 $14,333. 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 $13,458. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (GA)
Total Revenue
$300 MM
$24,999 MM
This chart display total revenue of Fayette County  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$283 MM
$23,473 MM
This chart display total spending of Fayette County  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,054
$14,333
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Fayette County  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,207
$13,458
This chart display average spending per public school student in Fayette County  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Fayette County School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rising Starr Middle School
Math: 73% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
183 Panther Path
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 486-2721
Grades: 6-8
| 944 students
Rank: #22.
Braelinn Elementary School
Math: 69% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
975 Robinson Rd
Peachtree City, GA 30269
(770) 631-5410
Grades: K-5
| 544 students
Rank: #33.
Peeples Elementary School
Math: 74% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
153 Panther Path
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 486-2734
Grades: PK-5
| 724 students
Rank: #44.
Peachtree City Elementary School
Math: 71% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
201 Wisdom Rd
Peachtree City, GA 30269
(770) 631-3250
Grades: PK-5
| 475 students
Rank: #55.
Booth Middle School
Math: 66% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
250 S Peachtree Pkwy
Peachtree City, GA 30269
(770) 631-3240
Grades: 6-8
| 1,152 students
Rank: #66.
Kedron Elementary School
Math: 66% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
200 Kedron Dr
Peachtree City, GA 30269
(770) 486-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 674 students
Rank: #77.
Crabapple Lane Elementary School
Math: 62% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
450 Crabapple Ln
Peachtree City, GA 30269
(770) 487-5425
Grades: PK-5
| 586 students
Rank: #88.
Sara Harp Minter Elementary School
Math: 61% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1650 Highway 85 S
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 716-3910
Grades: PK-5
| 772 students
Rank: #99.
Whitewater Middle School
Math: 55% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1533 Highway 85 S
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 460-3450
Grades: 6-8
| 903 students
Rank: #1010.
Inman Elementary School
Math: 56% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
677 Inman Rd
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 460-3565
Grades: PK-5
| 632 students
Rank: #1111.
Oak Grove Elementary School
Math: 53% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
200 Log House Rd.
Peachtree City, GA 30269
(770) 631-3260
Grades: PK-5
| 489 students
Rank: #1212.
Starrs Mill High School
Math: 61% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
193 Panther Path
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 486-2710
Grades: 9-12
| 1,343 students
Rank: #1313.
Huddleston Elementary School
Math: 60% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
200 Mcintosh Trl
Peachtree City, GA 30269
(770) 631-3255
Grades: PK-5
| 590 students
Rank: #1414.
Mcintosh High School
Math: 46% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
201 Walt Banks Rd
Peachtree City, GA 30269
(770) 631-3232
Grades: 9-12
| 1,719 students
Rank: #1515.
Robert J. Burch Elementary School
Math: 44% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
330 Jenkins Rd
Tyrone, GA 30290
(770) 969-2820
Grades: PK-5
| 558 students
Rank: #1616.
Whitewater High School
Math: 32% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 Wildcat Way
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 460-3935
Grades: 9-12
| 1,338 students
Rank: #1717.
Flat Rock Middle School
Math: 35% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
325 Jenkins Rd
Tyrone, GA 30290
(770) 969-2830
Grades: 6-8
| 903 students
Rank: #1818.
Spring Hill Elementary School
Math: 39% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 Bradford Sq
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 460-3432
Grades: PK-5
| 643 students
Rank: #1919.
Cleveland Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
190 Lester Rd
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 716-3905
Grades: PK-5
| 430 students
Rank: #2020.
Bennett's Mill Middle School
Math: 24% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
210 Lester Rd
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 716-3982
Grades: 6-8
| 973 students
Rank: #2121.
North Fayette Elementary School
Math: 31% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
609 Kenwood Rd
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(770) 460-3570
Grades: PK-5
| 583 students
Rank: #2222.
Sandy Creek High School
Math: 23% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
360 Jenkins Rd
Tyrone, GA 30290
(770) 969-2840
Grades: 9-12
| 1,155 students
Rank: #2323.
Fayetteville Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
490 Hood Ave
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(770) 460-3560
Grades: PK-5
| 471 students
Rank: #2424.
Fayette County High School
Math: 15% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Tiger Trl
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(770) 460-3540
Grades: 9-12
| 1,340 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 220 school districts in Georgia (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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%), 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 $13,458. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 24 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 19,941 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : 90% (Top 50% in GA)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 52% (Top 10%)
  • : 60% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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