Fayette County Public Schools
- Fayetteville, GA
School District
Fayette County Public Schools
- Fayetteville, GA
- Rating 4.1 out of 5 142 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A
- Diversitygrade A
- Teachersgrade A minus
- College Prepgrade A
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A
- Health & Safetygrade A minus
- Administrationgrade A minus
- Sportsgrade A
- Foodgrade B minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade B
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Fayette County Public Schools Rankings
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Elementary Schools in Fayette County Public Schools
Middle Schools in Fayette County Public Schools
- grade A
Rising Starr Middle School
- Rating 3.6 out of 5 5 reviews
- grade A
Booth Middle School
- Rating 3.6 out of 5 5 reviews
- grade A
Whitewater Middle School
- Rating 4.5 out of 5 4 reviews
- grade A
Flat Rock Middle School
- Rating 4 out of 5 2 reviews
- grade A minus
Bennett's Mill Middle School
- Rating 4.18 out of 5 11 reviews
High Schools in Fayette County Public Schools
- grade A+
McIntosh High School
- Rating 3.86 out of 5 423 reviews
- grade A+
Starrs Mill High School
- Rating 3.78 out of 5 367 reviews
- grade A
Whitewater High School
- Rating 4.01 out of 5 382 reviews
- grade B+
Fayette County High School
- Rating 3.68 out of 5 353 reviews
- grade B+
Sandy Creek High School
- Rating 3.56 out of 5 386 reviews
Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
67%
Percent Proficient - Math
64%
Average Graduation Rate
90%
Average SAT
1190
2,058 responses
Average ACT
27
1,386 responses
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Students
Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
19,912
Free or Reduced Lunch
25.2%
Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$64,771
Teachers in First/Second Year
1.1%
Finances
Expenses Per Student
$0 / student
National
$12,239- Cost of Livinggrade B
- Good for Familiesgrade A
- Housinggrade B+
Median Household Income
$74,501
National
$64,994Median Rent
$1,263
National
$1,096Median Home Value
$238,300
National
$229,800Fayette County Public Schools Reviews
Rating 4.1 out of 5 142 reviews
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We moved to Fayetteville, Georgia from California in March of 2021. We chose our new home, based on the wonderful things we had learned about the schools while researching different areas in Georgia. Everything I had read about the Fayette County schools is true! We were greeted last spring by the kindest staff at Braelinn Elementary School. We instantly felt welcomed by the administration, office staff, and teachers. They anticipated our needs and questions and went above and beyond to make sure we felt at home. This year we have become part of the family at Rising Starr Middle School in Fayette County. They welcomed parents and students by hosting a very informative question and answer meeting as well as a tour of the campus. We felt informed and ready to start the new year! The campus is so clean and the staff has implemented protocols to ensure the staff and students’ safety during the COVID pandemic. Our experience in these two Fayette County schools has been excellent!
Fayette county public schools from the outside looking in looks like a great school system for children to learn , grow and thrive in. However, this isn’t necessarily the case. If you already do well in school and stay focused, you’ll be fine. However, if the staff believes you are “too far gone” academically, they will not help you, especially in middle/high school. A lot of the white staff can be very prejudice to people of color who are either fellow staff or students. I’ve personally had many micro aggressive interactions in this school system and did not appreciate it. However, most of the staff knows how to do their job and teach the curriculum, even if it’s bare minimum. The buildings are nice, even though they need an exterminator, and the counseling departments at most of the high schools need to be fired.
Fayette County public school tries to provide students with the best education possible by offering advanced coursework and academic advancement opportunities. However, the county and schools fell short when it came to supporting students. I as well as many of my peers were under immense stress to get grades that measured up to top percentages. There was a lot of focus on numbers and simply being a good student. Unfortunately, the school failed to provide physical and emotional support to students. I found many of my peers drinking massive amounts of coffee instead of sleeping just to get a few extra points on a project due the next day. In addition to a challenging workload, students had to work extra hard to receive guidance outside the classroom. Communicating effectively with administration and counselors was difficult. Many students neglected to reach out at all because it saved time and was easier to get the information from online or from a previous student.