Fayette County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 19,869 students in Fayette County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Fayette County School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Fayette County School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 89% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.71
# American Indian Students
58 Students
3,935 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,368 Students
85,910 Students
% Asian Students
7%
5%
# Hispanic Students
2,880 Students
328,905 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
19%
# Black Students
5,986 Students
635,819 Students
% Black Students
30%
36%
# White Students
8,282 Students
614,882 Students
% White Students
42%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
13 Students
1,758 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,282 Students
84,547 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
355
51,011
# Students in K Grade:
1,061
119,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,252
125,772
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,318
129,342
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,336
126,525
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,438
128,080
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,464
129,325
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,474
129,829
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,519
132,023
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,666
134,149
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,806
154,476
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,826
144,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,672
131,655
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,682
119,738
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,109 is higher than the state median of $14,234. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,259 is higher than the state median of $13,365. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Fayette County School District?
Fayette County School District manages 24 public schools serving 19,869 students.
What is the rank of Fayette County School District?
Fayette County School District is ranked #11 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fayette County School District?
42% of Fayette County School District students are White, 30% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fayette County School District?
Fayette County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Fayette County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,259 is higher than the state median of $13,365. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 24 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 19,869 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 58%
Graduation Rate
: 90% (Top 50% in GA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 59% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 62% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 60% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
