Excellent
#269 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 12% in state
Fayette High
High School · Fayette R-iii · Fayette, MO
A Fayette R-iii high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
510 CLEVELAND AVE, Fayette, MO 65248
- Math 48% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Fayette High score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 23 points since 2021, reaching 48% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Fayette High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average602/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,797
Median home value
$141,600
Median rent
$838/mo
College educated
30.7%
Homeownership
72.2%
Poverty rate
15.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65248; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Fayette R-iii
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $9,698NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fayette High is listed in FAYETTE R-III; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fayette High
Fayette High is a public high school in Fayette, MO, part of Fayette R-iii, serving approximately 201 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #269 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fayette High
What grades does Fayette High serve?
Fayette High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Fayette High?
Fayette High has an enrollment of approximately 201 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fayette High?
The student-teacher ratio at Fayette High is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fayette High rank in MO?
Fayette High ranks #269 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Fayette High's MySchoolScout rating?
Fayette High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Fayette High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fayette High has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Fayette High a charter school?
No, Fayette High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fayette High a Title I school?
No, Fayette High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fayette High?
38.8% of students at Fayette High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 201
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Howard County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.9%
- Phone
- (660) 248-2124
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 65248)
- 4,389
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 32.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments / EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 65248; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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