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Fayetteville High School

High School · Fayetteville · Fayetteville, TN

A high school in Fayetteville, TN where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1800 Wilson PKWY, Fayetteville, TN 37334

  • Math 9% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 30% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.0Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency9.4% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30.4% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-29.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-10.4 pts
Overall Proficiency20% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)27% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-6.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile23th
College Readiness6.7Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation3.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
District spending per student$11,763
Chronic Absenteeism26.8%

Students at Fayetteville High School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).

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2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency9%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency30%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 32 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 20% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
44%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
3%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
8%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
3%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
3%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
37%
2025
Math
9%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* 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 TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Fayetteville High School 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 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,826/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fayetteville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$62,262

Median home value

$207,800

Median rent

$790/mo

College educated

19%

Homeownership

72.1%

Poverty rate

12.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37334; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
3.7% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics16sports offered
8 boys'·8 girls'·16 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lincoln Central AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.44–120.8 mi47Compare →
Lincoln Central Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.2K–120.8 mi39Compare →
Lincoln County High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.29–121.2 mi1,208Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Fayetteville

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$11,763NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
24.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Fayetteville High School is listed in Fayetteville; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Fayetteville High School

Fayetteville High School is a public high school in Fayetteville, TN, part of Fayetteville, serving approximately 347 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,410 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

What's said publicly about Fayetteville High School

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Fayetteville High School (FHS) is part of the Fayetteville City Schools district. The school's athletic teams are known as the Tigers, and the mascot is referred to as Tiger Tracks 1. FHS hosts various student and community events, including a Freshman Forum for 8th graders and a Senior Signing Day for graduating students 1. The school also presents theatrical productions, such as Disney's Aladdin Jr., with performances scheduled for March 1. Athletic activities include softball and baseball games against opponents like Richland, Moore County, and Heritage Christian 1. The district has received a $4,000 Utrust Grant, with funds benefiting all three schools in the system 1. Additionally, the district organizes community engagement events, such as a presentation on online safety titled 'From TikTok to Table Talk' 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.fcsboe.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fayetteville High School

What grades does Fayetteville High School serve?

Fayetteville High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Fayetteville High School?

Fayetteville High School has an enrollment of approximately 347 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fayetteville High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Fayetteville High School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fayetteville High School rank in TN?

Fayetteville High School ranks #1,410 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Fayetteville High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Fayetteville High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Fayetteville High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fayetteville High School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Fayetteville High School a charter school?

No, Fayetteville High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Fayetteville High School a Title I school?

No, Fayetteville High School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
347
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Lincoln County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.8%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 37334)
24,168
Area average commute
29.4 min
Area median age
39.7
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 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES 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 37334; 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; directory SY 2023–24

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