Fayette County School District
School District · Fayetteville, Georgia
Avg Rating
8.3
out of 10
Schools
24
14 elem, 5 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,041
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Avg Rating
8.3
out of 10
Schools
24
14 elem, 5 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,041
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Evaluating Fayette County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Fayette County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Peeples Elementary School
Fayetteville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Braelinn Elementary School
Peachtree City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Peachtree City Elementary School
Peachtree City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#7 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.0
above Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,041
$87 vs Georgia median
District size
19,869 students
Much larger than Georgia median
The short answer
Fayette County ranks #7 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Fayette County's schools with real test data average 8.3/10 across 24 schools. Its top-rated schools are Peeples Elementary School (9.3/10), Braelinn Elementary School (9.3/10), and Peachtree City Elementary School (9.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.5/10 despite 70% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.9 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Fayette County schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +12.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Fayette County schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Fayette County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (24 of 24). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peeples Elementary School | 9.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Braelinn Elementary School | 9.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Peachtree City Elementary School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Rising Starr Middle School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Whitewater Middle School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Crabapple Lane Elementary School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Oak Grove Elementary School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Kedron Elementary School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 9 | J.c. Booth Middle School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Fayetteville Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
See all 24 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 8.3/10, Fayette County is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Braelinn Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.
In standardized testing, Fayette County students show an average math proficiency of 69.5% and ELA proficiency of 72.7%.
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 8.3/10. 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?
Braelinn Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Fayette County with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What are the test scores in Fayette County?
Across schools in Fayette County with test data, the average math proficiency is 69.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 72.7%. 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 8.3/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 69.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 72.7%
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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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