Best Public Schools in Fayetteville, TN

The city of Fayetteville, Tennessee is home to 8 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. The schools in this area show a significant performance gap, with the Lincoln County High School and two elementary schools, Highland Rim School and South Lincoln School, consistently outperforming the Fayetteville district schools, Fayetteville High School and Fayetteville Middle School.

The Lincoln County district schools, which also include Lincoln Central Virtual Academy and Lincoln Central Academy, have a predominantly White student population, ranging from 83.01% to 88.26%. In contrast, the Fayetteville district schools have a more diverse student population. This demographic composition appears to be correlated with academic performance, as the Lincoln County schools consistently outperform the Fayetteville schools.

The alternative schools, Lincoln Central Virtual Academy and Lincoln Central Academy, show mixed performance, with lower proficiency rates in some subjects. This highlights the unique challenges faced by these schools in supporting students who may require more specialized or individualized attention. Additionally, the variation in spending per student and student-teacher ratios across the schools suggests that resource allocation may play a role in the observed performance disparities.