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 2024-25 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 20,070 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 37%), 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
64 Students
3,732 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,323 Students
81,432 Students
% Asian Students
7%
5%
# Hispanic Students
2,825 Students
316,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
18%
# Black Students
6,049 Students
638,189 Students
% Black Students
30%
36%
# White Students
8,539 Students
628,711 Students
% White Students
43%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
20 Students
1,831 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,250 Students
81,158 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:
380
49,085
# Students in K Grade:
1,179
121,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,258
127,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,301
124,795
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,396
126,542
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,418
127,252
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,416
129,119
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,488
130,160
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,636
132,596
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,600
138,037
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,881
158,338
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,804
144,954
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,696
125,007
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,617
117,659
# 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 $14,958 is higher than the state median of $14,266. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,116 is higher than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Fayette County School District?
Fayette County School District manages 24 public schools serving 20,070 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?
43% of Fayette County School District students are White, 30% of students are Black, 14% 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 lower than the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Fayette County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,116 is higher than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 24 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 20,070 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 57%
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
