Fayette County School District
School District · Fayetteville, Georgia
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
24
14 elem, 5 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,041
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
24
14 elem, 5 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,041
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#28 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.1
above Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,041
$87 vs Georgia median
District size
19,869 students
Much larger than Georgia median
About Fayette County
Fayette County is a Fayetteville, Georgia school district serving 24 schools. The district educates 19,869 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.6:1. The district invests $14,041 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.4/10, Fayette County is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Peeples Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Fayette County students show an average math proficiency of 57.6% and ELA proficiency of 62.0%.
The district includes 14 elementary schools , 5 middle schools , and 5 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Fayette County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Fayette County with test data.
Schools in Fayette County
24 schools Elementary Schools 14
Middle Schools 5
District Details
- State
- Georgia
- City
- Fayetteville
- Total Enrollment
- 19,869
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,459
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Fayette County?
Fayette County has 24 schools in total — 14 elementary, 5 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Fayette County?
The average composite rating for Fayette County is 7.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Fayette County?
Fayette County spends $14,041 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Fayette County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Fayette County is 13.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Fayette County?
Peeples Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Fayette County with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in Fayette County?
Across schools in Fayette County with test data, the average math proficiency is 57.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 62.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Fayette County compare to other districts in Georgia?
Fayette County has an average school rating of 7.4/10 across 24 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Georgia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 57.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 62.0%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in GA
Compare Fayette County with neighboring districts in the state.
- Gwinnett County (140)
- Dekalb County (131)
- Cobb County (110)
- Fulton County (106)
- Atlanta Public Schools (87)
- Clayton County (67)
- Savannah-chatham County (58)
- Muscogee County (53)
- Henry County (50)
- Richmond County (50)
- Forsyth County (42)
- Cherokee County (37)
- Hall County (37)
- Houston County (37)
- Bibb County (35)
- Douglas County (35)
- Paulding County (33)
- Columbia County (30)
- Coweta County (29)
- Department of Juvenile Justice (28)
- Carroll County (24)
- Dougherty County (22)
- Newton County (22)
- Whitfield County (22)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Georgia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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