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Fayette Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 328 students in Fayette Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Fayette Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,529 Schools
# Students
328 Students
1,658,563 Students
# Teachers
32 Teachers
96,164 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fayette Local School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 909 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#473 out of 931 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)11.7%
30.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
11%
8%
% Black
n/a
17%
% White
87%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,326 is higher than the state median of $19,382. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,927 is higher than the state median of $19,014. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$32,146 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$31,536 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,326
$19,382
Spending / Student
$22,927
$19,014
Best Fayette Local School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fayette Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 E Gamble Rd
Fayette, OH 43521
(419) 237-2776
Fayette, OH 43521
(419) 237-2776
Gr: PK-6 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Fayette Jr/sr High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 E Gamble Rd
Fayette, OH 43521
(419) 237-2114
Fayette, OH 43521
(419) 237-2114
Gr: 7-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fayette Local School District?
Fayette Local School District manages 2 public schools serving 328 students.
What is the rank of Fayette Local School District?
Fayette Local School District is ranked #467 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fayette Local School District?
87% of Fayette Local School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fayette Local School District?
Fayette Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Fayette Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,927 is higher than the state median of $19,014. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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