Fayette County Schools School District
School District · Fayetteville, West Virginia
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
11
7 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,235
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
11
7 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,235
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Evaluating Fayette County Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Fayette County 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.
Fayetteville Pk-8
Fayetteville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
New River Intermediate
Oak Hill · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Valley Pk-8
Smithers · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
West Virginia rank
#42 of 55
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below West Virginia avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,235
$189 vs West Virginia median
District size
5,433 students
Larger than West Virginia median
The short answer
Fayette County Schools ranks #42 of 55 West Virginia districts by overall school rating. Fayette County Schools's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Fayetteville Pk-8 (8.2/10), New River Intermediate (7.3/10), and Valley Pk-8 (6.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Fayette County Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fayetteville Pk-8 | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | New River Intermediate | 7.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Valley Pk-8 | 6.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Meadow Bridge High | 6.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Meadow Bridge Elementary | 6.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Midland Trail High | 6.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Oak Hill Middle School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Oak Hill High | 4.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Ansted Elementary | 4.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Divide Elementary | 3.9 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Fayette County Schools
Fayette County Schools is a Fayetteville, West Virginia school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 5,433 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.1:1. The district invests $14,235 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Fayette County Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Fayetteville Pk-8, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Fayette County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 29.5% and ELA proficiency of 38.8%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Fayette County Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Fayette County Schools with test data.
Schools in Fayette County Schools
11 schools Elementary Schools 7
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 3
District Details
- State
- West Virginia
- City
- Fayetteville
- Total Enrollment
- 5,433
- Teachers (FTE)
- 384
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Fayette County Schools?
Fayette County Schools has 11 schools in total — 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Fayette County Schools?
The average composite rating for Fayette County Schools is 5.8/10. 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 Schools?
Fayette County Schools spends $14,235 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Fayette County Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Fayette County Schools is 14.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Fayette County Schools?
Fayetteville Pk-8 is the highest-rated school in Fayette County Schools with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Fayette County Schools?
Across schools in Fayette County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 29.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 38.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Fayette County Schools compare to other districts in West Virginia?
Fayette County Schools has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in West Virginia 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
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 29.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 38.8%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, West Virginia 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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