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Fayette County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,238 students in Fayette County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Fayette County School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,902 Schools
# Students
3,238 Students
1,006,144 Students
# Teachers
182 Teachers
65,909 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Fayette County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (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% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#142 out of 147 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
40%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.60
# American Indian Students
9 Students
1,654 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
20,234 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
276 Students
139,686 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
14%
# Black Students
1,759 Students
207,918 Students
% Black Students
54%
21%
# White Students
1,106 Students
590,493 Students
% White Students
34%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,084 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
74 Students
45,075 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
234
32,893
# Students in K Grade:
274
74,813
# Students in 1st Grade:
281
77,731
# Students in 2nd Grade:
231
73,674
# Students in 3rd Grade:
243
74,823
# Students in 4th Grade:
239
75,352
# Students in 5th Grade:
228
74,875
# Students in 6th Grade:
219
73,680
# Students in 7th Grade:
219
73,723
# Students in 8th Grade:
237
74,523
# Students in 9th Grade:
223
80,256
# Students in 10th Grade:
240
78,092
# Students in 11th Grade:
178
72,012
# Students in 12th Grade:
192
69,697
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,970 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,030. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,225 is higher than the state median of $11,527. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,970
$12,030
Spending / Student
$12,225
$11,527
Best Fayette County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southwest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8095 Highway 194
Macon, TN 38048
(901) 465-8317
Macon, TN 38048
(901) 465-8317
Grades: PK-5
| 297 students
Rank: #22.
Buckley-carpenter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12580 S Main St
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-5260
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-5260
Grades: PK-5
| 514 students
Rank: #33.
Oakland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14925 Hwy 194 North
Oakland, TN 38060
(901) 465-3804
Oakland, TN 38060
(901) 465-3804
Grades: PK-5
| 701 students
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
West Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13100 Highway 194
Oakland, TN 38060
(901) 465-0798
Oakland, TN 38060
(901) 465-0798
Grades: 6-8
| 378 students
Rank: #66.
La Grange Moscow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15655 Highway 57 East
Moscow, TN 38057
(901) 877-6854
Moscow, TN 38057
(901) 877-6854
Grades: PK-5
| 218 students
Rank: #77.
East Jr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Leach Rd
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-3151
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-3151
Grades: 6-8
| 297 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fayette County School District?
Fayette County School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,238 students.
What is the rank of Fayette County School District?
Fayette County School District is ranked #143 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (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 Tennessee school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fayette County School District?
54% of Fayette County School District students are Black, 34% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% 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 18:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Fayette County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,225 is higher than the state median of $11,527. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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