For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 866 students in Fayette County, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in Fayette County, TN are Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School and Wilder Youth Development Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fayette County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Fayette County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Fayette County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 70%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Fayette County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13520 Hwy 59 West
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-9838
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-9838
Grades: 9-12
| 833 students
Rank: #22.
Wilder Youth Development Center
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13870 Hwy 59
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-7359
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-7359
Grades: 6-12
| 33 students
Fayette County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
10425 Highway 76, South
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-3208
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-3208
Grades: PK-5
| 367 students
13955 Highway 59, West
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-2086
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-2086
Grades: PK-5
| 265 students
12690 South Main St
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-2761
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-2761
Grades: PK-5
| 247 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Fayette County, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Fayette County, TN include Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School and Wilder Youth Development Center.
How many public high schools are located in Fayette County?
2 public high schools are located in Fayette County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fayette County?
Fayette County public high schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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