Fayette County High School

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Fayette County High School ranks 130 th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Fayette County High School is a public high school located in Fayetteville, Georgia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,368 students. The school is part of the Fayette County School District, which is ranked 9th out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fayette County High School has consistently ranked in the top 30% of Georgia high schools over the past decade, with a current ranking of 130 out of 458 schools and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has maintained a strong 4-year graduation rate, ranging from 81.4% to 84.9% over the past 5 years, which is above the state average. Additionally, Fayette County High School's students perform significantly better than the state average on the Georgia Milestones End-of-Course assessments, with proficiency rates ranging from 43.4% to 47.3% in 2023-2024, compared to the state averages of 42% to 44.7%.

When compared to nearby schools in the Fayette County district, such as Sandy Creek High School and Whitewater High School, Fayette County High School's performance is generally stronger, with higher statewide rankings and test scores. However, when compared to the top-performing schools in the state, such as Starrs Mill High School and McIntosh High School, Fayette County High School lags behind in terms of statewide ranking, test scores, and graduation rates, suggesting room for improvement to reach the level of excellence demonstrated by these high-performing schools.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1 Tiger Trl
Fayetteville, GA 30214

(770) 460-3540

District: Fayette County

SchoolDigger Rank:
130^th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,118

Feeder schools for Fayette County High School:

Elementary:	Fayetteville Elementary School
	Spring Hill Elementary School
Middle:	Bennett's Mill Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.7

Number of students: 1,359

Racial breakdown:

African American:

63.7%

Hispanic:

14.9%

White:

10.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fayette County High School ranks better than 71.6% of high schools in Georgia. It also ranks 4^th among 5 ranked high schools in the Fayette County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.19. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Fayette County High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (63.7%), Hispanic (14.9%), White (10.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 55.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Fayette County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fayette County High School is 14.7, which is the 2^nd best among 5 high schools in the Fayette County School District. (See more...)

Compare Fayette County High School employs 92.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fayette County High School is $10,118, which is the 2^nd highest among 5 high schools in the Fayette County School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Fayette County High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Fayette County High School 130^th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Fayette County High School in the ranking list.)

Fayette County:

SchoolDigger ranks Fayette County 9^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fayette County High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	78.17	42^nd	335	87.5%
2007	78.57	45^th	358	87.4%
2008	77.54	56^th	370	84.9%
2009	72.16	78^th	372	79.0%
2010	72.62	85^th	384	77.9%
2011	72.06	83^rd	402	79.4%
2012	76.40	63^rd	396	84.1%
2013	79.36	47^th	425	88.9%
2014	71.70	68^th	425	84.0%
2015	51.98	144^th	435	66.9%
2016	49.86	154^th	426	63.8%
2017	50.65	140^th	420	66.7%
2018	57.10	120^th	428	72.0%
2019	51.35	156^th	438	64.4%
2021	55.24	133^rd	410	67.6%
2022	59.61	116^th	429	73.0%
2023	57.97	130^th	442	70.6%
2024	60.19	130^th	458	71.6%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.4)

75%

12%

Reviews:

by a parent
Monday, June 8, 2015

I am a parent and member of the PTSO. Fayette county high is an excellent school with a rigorous curriculum. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, September 10, 2014

I am rating this school high so that it will get remodeled and have pretty flowers and fertilize grass like the other 4 schools have. Also to let the county know that they should rezone and split the apartment complex students given to FCHS with the other high schools in the district. this isn't fair and needs to be addressed before it is too late. DOES ANYONE CARE ABOUT FCHS ANYMORE. WHERE IS THE ALUMNI? Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Faculty and staff are 2nd to none. Close Quote

by a student
Monday, March 1, 2010

Fayette County High School is the best school in Georgia and has wonderful teachers, excellent students, and a great performing arts program. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Fayette County High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1998	1635	188	32	24	1	n/a	n/a	0	1880
1999	1596	230	41	23	2	n/a	n/a	0	1892
2000	1565	287	47	22	4	n/a	n/a	0	1925
2001	1622	334	56	27	3	n/a	n/a	0	2042
2002	1649	498	90	35	0	n/a	n/a	0	2272
2003	1649	498	90	35	0	n/a	n/a	0	2272
2004	1431	489	95	40	0	n/a	n/a	0	2055
2005	1115	499	89	45	1	n/a	n/a	47	1796
2006	870	538	84	73	1	n/a	n/a	55	1621
2007	621	547	84	78	3	n/a	n/a	56	1389
2008	556	649	90	84	2	n/a	n/a	59	1440
2009	527	757	98	85	3	n/a	n/a	63	1533
2010	444	719	88	114	3	0	133	0	1501
2011	415	716	77	104	4	1	138	0	1455
2012	369	676	81	107	7	1	118	0	1359
2013	377	671	80	107	5	4	105	0	1349
2014	336	692	87	108	6	4	89	0	1322
2015	298	761	86	132	8	4	80	0	1369
2016	259	799	76	127	7	5	86	0	1359
2017	247	796	74	145	7	2	93	0	1364
2018	235	798	84	160	5	2	93	0	1377
2019	226	796	90	183	7	2	94	0	1398
2020	184	813	87	181	5	2	82	0	1354
2021	177	842	90	173	6	1	73	0	1362
2022	165	831	80	190	6	0	68	0	1340
2023	172	859	72	180	3	0	82	0	1368
2024	142	866	69	202	3	0	77	0	1359

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fayette County High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	1880	108.9	17.3	1.7
1999	1892	112.1	16.9	2.2
2000	1925	114.0	16.9	1.6
2001	2042	122.1	16.7	2.3
2002	2272	130.8	17.4	2.9
2003	2272	130.8	17.4	2.9
2004	2055	124.3	16.5	6.4
2005	1796	113.8	15.8	8.8
2006	1621	101.8	15.9	14.6
2007	1389	92.4	15.0	18.4
2008	1440	94.4	15.3	19.4
2009	1533	95.0	16.1	25.4
2010	1501	92.4	16.2	29.4
2011	1455	92.2	15.7	29.2
2012	1359	95.0	14.3	33.7
2013	1349	87.9	15.3	34.5
2014	1322	79.1	16.7	42.1
2015	1369	78.0	17.5	40
2016	1359	86.0	15.8	42.2
2017	1364	89.5	15.2	40.2
2018	1377	93.5	14.7	40.6
2019	1398	92.0	15.1	37.6
2020	1354	96.3	14.0	40
2021	1362	98.4	13.8	35.7
2022	1340	98.3	13.6	n/a
2023	1368	97.2	14.0	45.7
2024	1359	92.4	14.7	55.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fayette County High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	1880	108.9	17.3	1.7
1999	1892	112.1	16.9	2.2
2000	1925	114.0	16.9	1.6
2001	2042	122.1	16.7	2.3
2002	2272	130.8	17.4	2.9
2003	2272	130.8	17.4	2.9
2004	2055	124.3	16.5	6.4
2005	1796	113.8	15.8	8.8
2006	1621	101.8	15.9	14.6
2007	1389	92.4	15.0	18.4
2008	1440	94.4	15.3	19.4
2009	1533	95.0	16.1	25.4
2010	1501	92.4	16.2	29.4
2011	1455	92.2	15.7	29.2
2012	1359	95.0	14.3	33.7
2013	1349	87.9	15.3	34.5
2014	1322	79.1	16.7	42.1
2015	1369	78.0	17.5	40
2016	1359	86.0	15.8	42.2
2017	1364	89.5	15.2	40.2
2018	1377	93.5	14.7	40.6
2019	1398	92.0	15.1	37.6
2020	1354	96.3	14.0	40
2021	1362	98.4	13.8	35.7
2022	1340	98.3	13.6	n/a
2023	1368	97.2	14.0	45.7
2024	1359	92.4	14.7	55.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Fayette County High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$258 (2.8%)	$9,083 (97.2%)	$9,341
2018	$282 (2.8%)	$9,613 (97.2%)	$9,895
2019	$289 (2.9%)	$9,829 (97.1%)	$10,118

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fayette County High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 156^th of 438 High schools	Ranks 130^th of 442 High schools	6.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Fayette County High School)	50.5	42	8.5%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Fayette County)	70.2	61	9.2%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Fayette County High School)	31.6	27.7	3.9%
End of Course Algebra I (Fayette County)	67.6	59.2	8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%
End of Course Biology (Fayette County High School)	47.9	50.7	2.8%
End of Course Biology (Fayette County)	65.2	65.8	0.6%
End of Course Biology (Georgia)	49	45.5	3.5%
End of Course United States History (Fayette County High School)	42.9	44.6	1.7%
End of Course United States History (Fayette County)	64.5	59.7	4.8%
End of Course United States History (Georgia)	48.3	37.1	11.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1398	1368	2.1%
African American	796	859	7.9%
American Indian	7	3	57.1%
Asian	90	72	20%
Hispanic	183	180	1.6%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	226	172	23.9%
Two or More Races	94	82	12.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37.6%	45.7%	8.1%

Schools Near Fayette County High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2024)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2024)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Fayette County High School	Public	9-12	1 Tiger Trl	Fayetteville	30214	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(770) 460-3540	1,359	92	14.7	55.5%	142 (10.4%)	866 (63.7%)	202 (14.9%)	69 (5.1%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	77 (5.7%)	60.2	130^th of 458 public high schools	71.6%		58	130^th of 442 public high schools	70.6%		47.0	43.4	46.8	47.3	$10,118	$289	$9,829
Mundy's Mill High School	Public	9-12	9652 Fayetteville Rd	Jonesboro	30238	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 817-3000	1,618	89	18.1	79.1%	18 (1.1%)	1,279 (79.0%)	257 (15.9%)	23 (1.4%)	5 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	34 (2.1%)	28.7	302^nd of 458 public high schools	34.1%		31	284^th of 442 public high schools	35.7%	18	24.9	13.8	23.9	45.6	$7,486	$573	$6,913
Whitewater High School	Public	9-12	100 Wildcat Way	Fayetteville	30215	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(770) 460-3935	1,347	88	15.3	19.9%	742 (55.1%)	335 (24.9%)	146 (10.8%)	45 (3.3%)	5 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	73 (5.4%)	87.5	29^th of 458 public high schools	93.7%		84.2	33^rd of 442 public high schools	92.5%	4	67.0	63.1	76.2	71.2	$9,685	$162	$9,523
McIntosh High School	Public	9-12	201 Walt Banks Rd	Peachtree City	30269	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(770) 631-3232	1,740	101	17.2	20.4%	936 (53.8%)	197 (11.3%)	262 (15.1%)	246 (14.1%)	5 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	94 (5.4%)	93	12^th of 458 public high schools	97.4%		89.9	19^th of 442 public high schools	95.7%	7	78.5	76.1	76.8	77.4	$8,431	$162	$8,269
Sandy Creek High School	Public	9-12	360 Jenkins Rd	Tyrone	30290	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(770) 969-2840	1,179	89	13.2	47.8%	138 (11.7%)	727 (61.7%)	221 (18.7%)	31 (2.6%)	5 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	55 (4.7%)	58.5	142^nd of 458 public high schools	69.0%		63.7	104^th of 442 public high schools	76.5%	38	53.8	43.3	49.0	37.4	$11,981	$348	$11,633
Lovejoy High School	Public	9-12	1587 McDonough Rd	Hampton	30228	Henry County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 473-2920	2,030	103	19.7	75.3%	29 (1.4%)	1,660 (81.8%)	262 (12.9%)	18 (0.9%)	7 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	52 (2.6%)	20.2	358^th of 458 public high schools	21.8%		16.7	367^th of 442 public high schools	17.0%	9	25.8	15.6	17.9	24.5	$7,312	$475	$6,837
Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for	Public	6-12	137 Spring St	Jonesboro	30236	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 515-7601	1,064	61	17.4	86.7%	17 (1.6%)	677 (63.6%)	327 (30.7%)	17 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (2.3%)	5.3	445^th of 458 public high schools	2.8%		6.2	431^st of 442 public high schools	2.5%	14	6.9	3.0	3.8	1.3	$5,897	$339	$5,558
Riverdale High School	Public	9-12	160 Roberts Dr	Riverdale	30274	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 473-2905	1,299	73	17.7	83.4%	14 (1.1%)	948 (73.0%)	279 (21.5%)	25 (1.9%)	4 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	28 (2.2%)	25.4	325^th of 458 public high schools	29.0%		27	305^th of 442 public high schools	31.0%	20	26.3	29.0	22.4	27.8	$8,009	$527	$7,482
Starrs Mill High School	Public	9-12	193 Panther Path	Fayetteville	30215	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(770) 486-2710	1,361	89	15.3	14.7%	946 (69.5%)	136 (10.0%)	132 (9.7%)	67 (4.9%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	75 (5.5%)	92.8	13^th of 458 public high schools	97.2%		89.4	22^nd of 442 public high schools	95.0%	9	78.2	72.9	80.9	75.9	$10,058	$276	$9,782
Martha K. Glaze Regional Youth Detention Center	Public	5-12	11850 Hastings Bridge Rd	Hampton	30228	Henry County	Department of Juvenile Justice	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 603-4664	29	2	14.5	89.7%	2 (6.9%)	27 (93.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Fayette County High School

How many students attend Fayette County High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,359 students attended Fayette County High School.

Is Fayette County High School a good school?

Fayette County High School ranks 130^th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Fayette County High School in?

Fayette County

What is the racial makeup of Fayette County High School?

Students at Fayette County High School are 64% African American, 15% Hispanic, 10% White, 6% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

What schools feed into Fayette County High School?

Fayette County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Fayetteville Elementary School
Elementary : Spring Hill Elementary School
Middle : Bennett's Mill Middle School

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