Top 5 Best Fayette County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 6,895 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 58% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 33%), 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 90%, 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 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 62% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Fayette County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Starrs Mill High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
193 Panther Path
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 486-2710
Grades: 9-12
| 1,343 students
Rank: #22.
Mcintosh High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
201 Walt Banks Rd
Peachtree City, GA 30269
(770) 631-3232
Grades: 9-12
| 1,719 students
Rank: #33.
Whitewater High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
100 Wildcat Way
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 460-3935
Grades: 9-12
| 1,338 students
Rank: #44.
Sandy Creek High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
360 Jenkins Rd
Tyrone, GA 30290
(770) 969-2840
Grades: 9-12
| 1,155 students
Rank: #55.
Fayette County High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 Tiger Trl
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(770) 460-3540
Grades: 9-12
| 1,340 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Fayette County, GA

Fayette County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
245 Booker Avenue
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(770) 460-3535
Grades: PK-5
| 550 students
205 Lafayette Ave.
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(770) 460-3535
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
205 Lafayette Ave
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(770) 460-3990
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
450 Grady Ave
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(770) 460-3550
Grades: 6-8
| 722 students
440 Hood Ave
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(770) 460-3555
Grades: 3-5
| 415 students
876 Senoia Rd
Tyrone, GA 30290
(770) 631-3265
Grades: PK-5
| 337 students

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, GA?
5 public high schools are located in Fayette County, GA.
What is the racial composition of students in Fayette County, GA?
Fayette County, GA public high schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 62% (majority Black).

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