For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 4,020 students in Fayetteville, GA. The top-ranked public high schools in Fayetteville, GA are Starrs Mill High School, Whitewater High School and Fayette County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fayetteville, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Fayetteville have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Georgia public high schools.
Fayetteville, 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 56% 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 Fayetteville, GA (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 | 1,357 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
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 | 1,303 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
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 | 1,360 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Fayetteville, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Fayetteville, GA include Starrs Mill High School, Whitewater High School and Fayette County High School. Fayetteville has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Georgia.
How many public high schools are located in Fayetteville?
3 public high schools are located in Fayetteville.
What is the racial composition of students in Fayetteville?
Fayetteville public high schools minority enrollment is 56% 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 Fayetteville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Fayetteville include: Whitewater High School vs. Starrs Mill High School, Starrs Mill High School vs. Whitewater High School
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