Top Rankings
Fayette County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,238 students in Fayette County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Fayette County School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
2,238 Students
743,516 Students
# Teachers
142 Teachers
42,637 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Fayette County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#72 out of 145 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.63
# American Indian Students
1 Student
5,986 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
10,976 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
59 Students
83,354 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
11%
# Black Students
296 Students
234,256 Students
% Black Students
13%
32%
# White Students
1,769 Students
379,490 Students
% White Students
79%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
824 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
105 Students
28,630 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
105
21,953
# Students in K Grade:
202
55,899
# Students in 1st Grade:
162
58,528
# Students in 2nd Grade:
151
57,991
# Students in 3rd Grade:
172
55,161
# Students in 4th Grade:
156
54,236
# Students in 5th Grade:
161
54,179
# Students in 6th Grade:
161
54,861
# Students in 7th Grade:
147
55,768
# Students in 8th Grade:
162
56,376
# Students in 9th Grade:
182
59,139
# Students in 10th Grade:
184
56,986
# Students in 11th Grade:
156
53,181
# Students in 12th Grade:
137
49,258
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,867 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,006. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,473 is less than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,867
$13,006
Spending / Student
$11,473
$12,220
Best Fayette County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fayette Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
509 2nd St Ne
Fayette, AL 35555
(205) 932-3161
Fayette, AL 35555
(205) 932-3161
Grades: PK-4
| 530 students
Rank: #22.
Berry Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
341 School Avenue
Berry, AL 35546
(205) 689-4464
Berry, AL 35546
(205) 689-4464
Grades: PK-6
| 326 students
Rank: #33.
Hubbertville School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7360 County Road 49
Fayette, AL 35555
(205) 487-2845
Fayette, AL 35555
(205) 487-2845
Grades: PK-12
| 429 students
Rank: #44.
Fayette Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
418 3rd Ave Ne
Fayette, AL 35555
(205) 932-7660
Fayette, AL 35555
(205) 932-7660
Grades: 5-8
| 344 students
Rank: #55.
Fayette County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
202 Tiger Drive
Fayette, AL 35555
(205) 932-6313
Fayette, AL 35555
(205) 932-6313
Grades: 9-12
| 392 students
Rank: #66.
Berry High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18242 Highway 18 E
Berry, AL 35546
(205) 689-4467
Berry, AL 35546
(205) 689-4467
Grades: 7-12
| 217 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fayette County School District?
Fayette County School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,238 students.
What is the rank of Fayette County School District?
Fayette County School District is ranked #74 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fayette County School District?
79% of Fayette County School District students are White, 13% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fayette County School District?
Fayette County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Fayette County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,473 is less than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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