For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 845 students in Fayette County, TN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Fayette County, TN are Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School and Barbara Ward Cooper Education Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fayette County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 3% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Fayette County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Fayette County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Fayette County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13520 Hwy 59 West
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-9838
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-9838
Gr: 9-12 | 724 students Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Barbara Ward Cooper Education Center
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13870 Hwy 59
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-7359
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-7359
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Fayette County, TN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Fayette County, TN include Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School and Barbara Ward Cooper Education Center.
How many public high schools are located in Fayette County?
2 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 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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