Fayette County Public Schools School District
School District · Somerville, Tennessee
Avg Rating
4.5
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,987
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.1:1
Avg Rating
4.5
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,987
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.1:1
Evaluating Fayette County Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Fayette County Public Schools 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.
Buckley-carpenter Elementary School
Somerville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
East Jr. High School
Somerville · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
La Grange Moscow Elementary
Moscow · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Tennessee rank
#132 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.9
below Tennessee avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,987
+$576 vs Tennessee median
District size
3,195 students
Typical than Tennessee median
The short answer
Fayette County Public Schools ranks #132 of 134 Tennessee districts by overall school rating. Fayette County Public Schools's schools with real test data average 4.5/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Buckley-carpenter Elementary School (6.1/10), East Jr. High School (5.8/10), and La Grange Moscow Elementary (5.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Fayette County Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buckley-carpenter Elementary School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 2 | East Jr. High School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 3 | La Grange Moscow Elementary | 5.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Southwest Elementary | 4.7 / 10 |
| 5 | West Junior High School | 3.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School | 3.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Oakland Elementary | 3.1 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Fayette County Public Schools
Fayette County Public Schools is a Somerville, Tennessee school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 3,195 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.1:1. The district invests $11,987 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.5/10, Fayette County Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Buckley-carpenter Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.1/10.
In standardized testing, Fayette County Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 21.7% and ELA proficiency of 26.2%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Fayette County Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Fayette County Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Fayette County Public Schools
7 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Tennessee
- City
- Somerville
- Total Enrollment
- 3,195
- Teachers (FTE)
- 177
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Fayette County Public Schools?
Fayette County Public Schools has 7 schools in total — 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Fayette County Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Fayette County Public Schools is 4.5/10. 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 Public Schools?
Fayette County Public Schools spends $11,987 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Fayette County Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Fayette County Public Schools is 18.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Fayette County Public Schools?
Buckley-carpenter Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Fayette County Public Schools with a composite score of 6.1/10.
What are the test scores in Fayette County Public Schools?
Across schools in Fayette County Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 21.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 26.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Fayette County Public Schools compare to other districts in Tennessee?
Fayette County Public Schools has an average school rating of 4.5/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Tennessee 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
- 4.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 21.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 26.2%
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Compare Fayette County Public Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Davidson County (162)
- Knox County (94)
- Hamilton County (81)
- Sumner County (52)
- Williamson County (52)
- Rutherford County (51)
- Montgomery County (44)
- Sevier County (33)
- Madison County (26)
- Wilson County (25)
- Maury County (23)
- Robertson County (23)
- Blount County (22)
- Putnam County (22)
- Anderson County (19)
- Hamblen County (18)
- Bradley County (18)
- Greene County (18)
- Hawkins County (18)
- Roane County (18)
- Dickson County (17)
- Sullivan County (17)
- Campbell County (16)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Tennessee 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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