Fayette County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 79 public schools serving 41,697 students in Fayette County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Fayette County School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Fayette County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 84% 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
0.46
# American Indian Students
57 Students
877 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2,177 Students
13,633 Students
% Asian Students
5%
2%
# Hispanic Students
8,771 Students
62,792 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
10%
# Black Students
9,729 Students
70,664 Students
% Black Students
24%
11%
# White Students
18,064 Students
473,873 Students
% White Students
43%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
38 Students
1,217 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,861 Students
34,992 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
969
25,585
# Students in K Grade:
3,045
47,520
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,108
49,124
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,281
50,490
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,004
47,000
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,104
47,763
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,109
48,166
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,764
44,908
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,124
47,671
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,032
48,381
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,724
54,050
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,369
52,552
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,275
49,630
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,764
44,590
# Ungraded Students:
25
618
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,632 is higher than the state median of $14,224. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,331 is higher than the state median of $13,964. 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 79 public schools serving 41,697 students.
What is the rank of Fayette County School District?
Fayette County School District is ranked #45 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fayette County School District?
43% of Fayette County School District students are White, 24% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
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 Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Fayette County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,331 is higher than the state median of $13,964. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 79 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 41,697 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 57%
Graduation Rate
: 88% (Btm 50% in KY)
Overall District Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 41% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 48% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 25% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
