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3.8 avg / 10

Fayette County Public Schools School District

School District · Somerville, Tennessee

Students: 3,195
Teachers (FTE): 177

Avg Rating

3.8

out of 10

Schools

7

4 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,987

Student-Teacher Ratio

18.1:1

How this district compares

Tennessee rank

#132 of 134

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-2.4

below Tennessee avg

Per-pupil spending

$11,987

+$576 vs Tennessee median

District size

3,195 students

Typical than Tennessee median

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 3.8/10, Fayette County Public Schools has schools with varying levels of academic achievement.

The highest-rated school in the district is East Jr. High School, which has a composite score of 6.8/10.

In standardized testing, Fayette County Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 14.5% and ELA proficiency of 18.6%.

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

Math Proficiency 14.5%
School
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 18.6%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Fayette County Public Schools with test data.

District Details

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 3.8/10. 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?

East Jr. High School is the highest-rated school in Fayette County Public Schools with a composite score of 6.8/10.

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 14.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 18.6%. 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 3.8/10 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 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
3.8/10
Math Proficiency
14.5%
ELA Proficiency
18.6%

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 methodology

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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