For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 6,986 students in Fayette County, GA. The top-ranked public high schools in Fayette County, GA are Starrs Mill High School, Mcintosh High School and Whitewater High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fayette County, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Fayette County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Georgia public high schools.
Fayette County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Starrs Mill High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Fayette County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Starrs Mill High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
193 Panther Path
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 486-2710
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 486-2710
Gr: 9-12 | 1,361 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Mcintosh High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 Walt Banks Rd
Peachtree City, GA 30269
(770) 631-3232
Peachtree City, GA 30269
(770) 631-3232
Gr: 9-12 | 1,740 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Whitewater High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Wildcat Way
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 460-3935
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 460-3935
Gr: 9-12 | 1,347 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,179 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
Fayette County High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Tiger Trl
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(770) 460-3540
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(770) 460-3540
Gr: 9-12 | 1,359 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Fayette County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
245 Booker Avenue
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(770) 460-3535
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(770) 460-3535
Gr: PK-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Evening School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
205 Lafayette Ave.
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(770) 460-3535
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(770) 460-3535
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Fayette County Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
205 Lafayette Ave
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(770) 460-3990
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(770) 460-3990
450 Grady Ave
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(770) 460-3550
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(770) 460-3550
Gr: 6-8 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
440 Hood Ave
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(770) 460-3555
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(770) 460-3555
Gr: 3-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
876 Senoia Rd
Tyrone, GA 30290
(770) 631-3265
Tyrone, GA 30290
(770) 631-3265
Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Fayette County, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Fayette County, GA include Starrs Mill High School, Mcintosh High School and Whitewater High School. Fayette County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Georgia.
How many public high schools are located in Fayette County?
5 public high schools are located in Fayette County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fayette County?
Fayette County public high schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Fayette County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Fayette County include: Starrs Mill High School vs. Mcintosh High School, Whitewater High School vs. Starrs Mill High School, Mcintosh High School vs. Starrs Mill High School
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