Fayette Local School District

400 E Gamble Rd
Fayette, OH 43521-9462
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 368 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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,571 Schools
# Students
368 Students
1,669,776 Students
# Teachers
32 Teachers
96,752 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Fayette Local School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 916 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.
This School District
State Average (OH)
#473 out of 931 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
53%
54%
55-59%
60%
55-59%
63%
(21-22)
≥80%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.27
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
13%
8%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
85%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,334 is higher than the state median of $17,295. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,367 is higher than the state median of $17,243. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,334
$17,295
Spending / Student
$18,367
$17,243

Best Fayette Local School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fayette Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
400 E Gamble Rd
Fayette, OH 43521
(419) 237-2776
Gr: PK-6 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Fayette Jr/sr High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 E Gamble Rd
Fayette, OH 43521
(419) 237-2114
Gr: 7-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Fayette Local School District?
Fayette Local School District manages 2 public schools serving 368 students.
What is the rank of Fayette Local School District?
Fayette Local School District is ranked #466 out of 916 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?
85% of Fayette Local School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fayette Local School District?
Fayette Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, 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 $18,367 is higher than the state median of $17,243. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 368 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in OH)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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