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Fayetteville School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,185 students in Fayetteville School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Fayetteville School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% 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
3 Schools
1,902 Schools
# Students
1,185 Students
1,006,144 Students
# Teachers
80 Teachers
65,909 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Fayetteville 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#109 out of 147 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.60
# American Indian Students
3 Students
1,654 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
20,234 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
65 Students
139,686 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
14%
# Black Students
381 Students
207,918 Students
% Black Students
32%
21%
# White Students
605 Students
590,493 Students
% White Students
51%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,084 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
124 Students
45,075 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
71
32,893
# Students in K Grade:
73
74,813
# Students in 1st Grade:
86
77,731
# Students in 2nd Grade:
95
73,674
# Students in 3rd Grade:
85
74,823
# Students in 4th Grade:
70
75,352
# Students in 5th Grade:
75
74,875
# Students in 6th Grade:
80
73,680
# Students in 7th Grade:
83
73,723
# Students in 8th Grade:
84
74,523
# Students in 9th Grade:
98
80,256
# Students in 10th Grade:
105
78,092
# Students in 11th Grade:
83
72,012
# Students in 12th Grade:
97
69,697
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,281 is higher than the state median of $12,030. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,527 is higher than the state median of $11,527. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,281
$12,030
Spending / Student
$13,527
$11,527
Best Fayetteville School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ralph Askins School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
901 Shady Ln
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-5311
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-5311
Grades: PK-5
| 555 students
Rank: #22.
Fayetteville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1800 A Wilson Pkwy
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 438-2533
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 438-2533
Grades: 6-8
| 247 students
Rank: #33.
Fayetteville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Wilson Pkwy
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-3158
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-3158
Grades: 9-12
| 383 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fayetteville School District?
Fayetteville School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,185 students.
What is the rank of Fayetteville School District?
Fayetteville School District is ranked #110 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fayetteville School District?
51% of Fayetteville School District students are White, 32% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fayetteville School District?
Fayetteville School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Fayetteville School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,527 is higher than the state median of $11,527. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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