Top Rankings
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).
The top ranked public schools in Fayette County School District are Braelinn Elementary School, Peeples Elementary School and Starrs Mill High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Fayette County School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Georgia.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 64% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
24 Schools
2,320 Schools
# Students
20,070 Students
1,752,427 Students
# Teachers
1,426 Teachers
118,907 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
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.
Overall District Rank
#11 out of 222 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
40%
Graduation Rate
90%
84%
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%
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:
-
-
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.
Total Revenue
$300 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$283 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,958
$14,266
Spending / Student
$14,116
$13,395
Best Fayette County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Braelinn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
975 Robinson Rd
Peachtree City, GA 30269
(770) 631-5410
Peachtree City, GA 30269
(770) 631-5410
Grades: PK-5
| 556 students
Rank: #22.
Peeples Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
153 Panther Path
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 486-2734
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 486-2734
Grades: PK-5
| 723 students
Rank: #33.
Starrs Mill High School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
193 Panther Path
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 486-2710
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 486-2710
Grades: 9-12
| 1,360 students
Rank: #44.
Rising Starr Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
183 Panther Path
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 486-2721
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 486-2721
Grades: 6-8
| 926 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Kedron Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 Kedron Dr
Peachtree City, GA 30269
(770) 486-2700
Peachtree City, GA 30269
(770) 486-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 716 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Mcintosh High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
201 Walt Banks Rd
Peachtree City, GA 30269
(770) 631-3232
Peachtree City, GA 30269
(770) 631-3232
Grades: 9-12
| 1,695 students
Rank: #77.
Peachtree City Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
201 Wisdom Rd
Peachtree City, GA 30269
(770) 631-3250
Peachtree City, GA 30269
(770) 631-3250
Grades: PK-5
| 484 students
Rank: #88.
Crabapple Lane Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
450 Crabapple Ln
Peachtree City, GA 30269
(770) 487-5425
Peachtree City, GA 30269
(770) 487-5425
Grades: PK-5
| 596 students
Rank: #99.
J.c. Booth Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
250 Stagecoach Road
Peachtree City, GA 30269
(770) 631-3240
Peachtree City, GA 30269
(770) 631-3240
Grades: 6-8
| 1,160 students
Rank: #1010.
Whitewater High School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Wildcat Way
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 460-3935
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 460-3935
Grades: 9-12
| 1,387 students
Rank: #1111.
Inman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
677 Inman Rd
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 460-3565
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 460-3565
Grades: PK-5
| 663 students
Rank: #1212.
Oak Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Log House Rd.
Peachtree City, GA 30269
(770) 631-3260
Peachtree City, GA 30269
(770) 631-3260
Grades: PK-5
| 479 students
Rank: #1313.
Whitewater Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1533 Highway 85 S
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 460-3450
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 460-3450
Grades: 6-8
| 864 students
Rank: #1414.
Sara Harp Minter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1650 Highway 85 S
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 716-3910
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 716-3910
Grades: PK-5
| 783 students
Rank: #1515.
Huddleston Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Mcintosh Trl
Peachtree City, GA 30269
(770) 631-3255
Peachtree City, GA 30269
(770) 631-3255
Grades: PK-5
| 607 students
Rank: #1616.
Sandy Creek High School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
360 Jenkins Rd
Tyrone, GA 30290
(770) 969-2840
Tyrone, GA 30290
(770) 969-2840
Grades: 9-12
| 1,188 students
Rank: #1717.
Robert J. Burch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
330 Jenkins Rd
Tyrone, GA 30290
(770) 969-2820
Tyrone, GA 30290
(770) 969-2820
Grades: PK-5
| 579 students
Rank: #1818.
Flat Rock Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
325 Jenkins Rd
Tyrone, GA 30290
(770) 969-2830
Tyrone, GA 30290
(770) 969-2830
Grades: 6-8
| 883 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Cleveland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
190 Lester Rd
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 716-3905
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 716-3905
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Spring Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Bradford Sq
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 460-3432
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 460-3432
Grades: PK-5
| 655 students
Rank: #2121.
North Fayette Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
609 Kenwood Rd
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(770) 460-3570
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(770) 460-3570
Grades: PK-5
| 603 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Bennett's Mill Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
210 Lester Rd
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 716-3982
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 716-3982
Grades: 6-8
| 891 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Fayette County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Tiger Trl
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(770) 460-3540
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(770) 460-3540
Grades: 9-12
| 1,368 students
Rank: #2424.
Fayetteville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
490 Hood Ave
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(770) 460-3560
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(770) 460-3560
Grades: PK-5
| 485 students
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Recent Articles
Drug Testing Teachers: Testing Positive or Negative?
This article examines the ongoing debate about drug testing for teachers in public schools. It discusses the rationale behind such policies, privacy concerns, cost implications, and the relatively low prevalence of drug use among educators. The piece also explores future considerations for drug testing policies in educational settings.
Head in the Clouds: Why Public Schools are Embracing Cloud Computing
Explore how public schools are integrating cloud computing into their educational frameworks. Understand the advantages such as enhanced collaboration, cost savings, and accessibility, as well as the challenges schools face in adopting this technology.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
