5.1avg / 10

Fayetteville School District

School District · Fayetteville, Tennessee

Last updated: August 2026

Students: 1,197

Teachers (FTE): 77

Avg Rating

5.1

out of 10

Schools

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

1,197

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.5:1

Avg Rating

5.1

out of 10

Schools

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

1,197

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.5:1

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Fayetteville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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How this district compares

Tennessee rank

#129 of 134

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.3

below Tennessee avg

Per-pupil spending

$11,763

+$352 vs Tennessee median

District size

1,197 students

Smaller than Tennessee median

The short answer

Fayetteville ranks #129 of 134 Tennessee districts by overall school rating. Fayetteville's schools with real test data average 5.1/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Ralph Askins School (6.1/10), Fayetteville High School (5.0/10), and Fayetteville Middle School (4.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Fayetteville

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Ralph Askins School	6.1 / 10	Elementary	—	594
2	Fayetteville High School	5.0 / 10	High	—	347
3	Fayetteville Middle School	4.1 / 10	Middle	—	256

See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Fayetteville

Fayetteville is a Fayetteville, Tennessee school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 1,197 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.5:1. District-level spending was $11,763 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 5.1/10, Fayetteville demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Ralph Askins School, which has a composite score of 6.1/10.

In standardized testing, Fayetteville students show an average math proficiency of 33.2% and ELA proficiency of 41.4%.

The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Fayetteville, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency33.2%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency41.4%

School

State

Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Fayetteville with test data.

Schools in Fayetteville

3 schools

Elementary Schools1

Ralph Askins School

5946.1

Middle Schools1

Fayetteville Middle School

2564.1

High Schools1

Fayetteville High School

3475.0

District Details

State: Tennessee
City: Fayetteville
Total Enrollment: 1,197
Teachers (FTE): 77
District spending per student: $11,763NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 24.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Fayetteville?

Fayetteville has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Fayetteville?

The average composite rating for Fayetteville is 5.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Fayetteville?

Fayetteville's district-level spending was $11,763 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Fayetteville?

The average student-teacher ratio in Fayetteville is 15.5:1.

What is the top-rated school in Fayetteville?

Ralph Askins School is the highest-rated school in Fayetteville with a composite score of 6.1/10.

What are the test scores in Fayetteville?

Across schools in Fayetteville with test data, the average math proficiency is 33.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Fayetteville compare to other districts in Tennessee?

Fayetteville has an average school rating of 5.1/10 across 3 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: 5.1/10
Math Proficiency: 33.2%
ELA Proficiency: 41.4%

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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.