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Fayette County High School

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Fayette County High School ranks 126 th of 452 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

126^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 452 Georgia High Schools

Better than 72% of Georgia high schools

Summary

Fayette County High School is a public high school in Fayetteville, Georgia, serving 1,359 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Fayette County School District, which is ranked 10th out of 206 districts in Georgia and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fayette County High School consistently ranks in the top 30% of Georgia high schools, with strong academic performance on the Milestones Assessments, particularly in subjects like Algebra I, Biology, and United States History. The school also maintains a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 84.4% to 94.5% over the past few years, outperforming the state average. While the school has a relatively higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch compared to some nearby high-performing schools, such as Starrs Mill High School, McIntosh High School, and Whitewater High School, it spends more per student, between $9,341 and $10,118, which is higher than the state average.

Fayette County High School's consistent performance over the past 10 years, with a steady ranking in the top 30% of Georgia high schools and a stable graduation rate, suggests that the school has established effective practices and strategies that have contributed to its success. While the school faces some potential equity concerns, its overall strong academic performance and comparison to nearby high-performing schools indicate that it is a valuable educational institution in the Fayette County community.

1,360

Students ?

14.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,095

Per pupil spending ?

52.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1 Tiger Trl
Fayetteville, GA 30214

(770) 460-3540

District: Fayette County

Feeder schools for Fayette County High School:

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

Racial breakdown:

African American:

61.1%

Hispanic:

17.3%

White:

10.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 67th percentile in 2015 → 72nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 5 percentile points since 2015

✓Above the Georgia median (72nd percentile)

Worth a look

!Near the bottom of Fayette County's ranking

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school47%

District avg66%

Georgia avg42%

126^th of 452

Georgia public high schools ?

Top 28%▲ up 5 pts since 2015

From top 33% (2015) to top 28% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

5^th of 5High Schools in the Fayette County

10^th of 206Fayette County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	59.1	126 of 452	72.1%	★★★★☆
2024	60.2	130 of 458	71.6%	★★★★☆
2023	58.0	130 of 442	70.6%	★★★★☆
2022	59.6	116 of 429	73.0%	★★★★☆
2021	55.2	133 of 410	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	51.3	156 of 438	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	57.1	120 of 428	72.0%	★★★★☆
2017	50.6	140 of 420	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2016	49.9	154 of 426	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2015	52.0	144 of 435	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2014	71.7	68 of 425	84.0%	★★★★☆
2013	79.4	47 of 425	88.9%	★★★★☆
2012	76.4	63 of 396	84.1%	★★★★☆
2011	72.1	83 of 402	79.4%	★★★★☆
2010	72.6	85 of 384	77.9%	★★★★☆
2009	72.2	78 of 372	79.0%	★★★★☆
2008	77.5	56 of 370	84.9%	★★★★☆
2007	78.6	45 of 358	87.4%	★★★★☆
2006	78.2	42 of 335	87.5%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Algebra I56%+12 vs state

American Literature and Composition45%+5 vs state

United States History45%+7 vs state

Biology41%-4 vs state

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What people are saying

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

Schools Near Fayette County High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2025)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2025)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2025)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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	1,360	93	14.5	52.6%	136 (10.0%)	831 (61.1%)	235 (17.3%)	68 (5.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	89 (6.5%)	59.1	126^th of 452 public high schools	72.1%		60.2	130^th of 458 public high schools	71.6%	4	45.3	56.5	40.6	45.2	$14,095	$385	$13,710
Mundy's Mill High School	Public	9-12	9652 Fayetteville Rd	Jonesboro	30238	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 817-3000	1,665	91	18.2	99.4%	13 (0.8%)	1,316 (79.0%)	261 (15.7%)	26 (1.6%)	6 (0.4%)	4 (0.2%)	39 (2.3%)	22.1	346^th of 452 public high schools	23.5%		28.7	302^nd of 458 public high schools	34.1%	44	21.8	17.6	16.4	34.0	$13,498	$1,448	$12,050
Whitewater High School	Public	9-12	100 Wildcat Way	Fayetteville	30215	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(770) 460-3935	1,303	84	15.5	24.2%	708 (54.3%)	325 (24.9%)	149 (11.4%)	41 (3.1%)	5 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	74 (5.7%)	83	39^th of 452 public high schools	91.4%		87.5	29^th of 458 public high schools	93.7%	10	63.9	64.5	65.6	56.9	$13,726	$222	$13,504
McIntosh High School	Public	9-12	201 Walt Banks Rd	Peachtree City	30269	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(770) 631-3232	1,762	101	17.4	19.0%	911 (51.7%)	184 (10.4%)	279 (15.8%)	276 (15.7%)	7 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	103 (5.8%)	92.3	16^th of 452 public high schools	96.5%		93	12^th of 458 public high schools	97.4%	4	72.9	77.9	78.9	71.1	$12,260	$218	$12,042
Sandy Creek High School	Public	9-12	360 Jenkins Rd	Tyrone	30290	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(770) 969-2840	1,189	88	13.5	45.1%	124 (10.4%)	740 (62.2%)	220 (18.5%)	30 (2.5%)	6 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	68 (5.7%)	63.8	107^th of 452 public high schools	76.3%		58.5	142^nd of 458 public high schools	69.0%	35	48.9	49.1	51.8	47.8	$14,852	$420	$14,433
Lovejoy High School	Public	9-12	1587 McDonough Rd	Hampton	30228	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 473-2920	2,049	109	18.7	100.0%	32 (1.6%)	1,654 (80.7%)	282 (13.8%)	16 (0.8%)	6 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	57 (2.8%)	16.9	376^th of 452 public high schools	16.8%		20.2	358^th of 458 public high schools	21.8%	18	19.6	9.2	16.1	27.0	$13,115	$1,391	$11,724
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	887	66	13.4	100.0%	14 (1.6%)	590 (66.5%)	242 (27.3%)	13 (1.5%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (2.8%)	4.3	444^th of 452 public high schools	1.8%		5.3	445^th of 458 public high schools	2.8%	1	4.3	2.6	1.1	1.4
Riverdale High School	Public	9-12	160 Roberts Dr	Riverdale	30274	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 473-2905	1,359	70	19.4	100.0%	15 (1.1%)	973 (71.6%)	303 (22.3%)	31 (2.3%)	5 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	31 (2.3%)	25.9	325^th of 452 public high schools	28.1%		25.4	325^th of 458 public high schools	29.0%		22.3	23.9	27.8	31.8	$13,595	$1,547	$12,049
Starrs Mill High School	Public	9-12	193 Panther Path	Fayetteville	30215	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(770) 486-2710	1,357	85	16.0	12.7%	935 (68.9%)	134 (9.9%)	133 (9.8%)	71 (5.2%)	5 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	77 (5.7%)	90.5	20^th of 452 public high schools	95.6%		92.8	13^th of 458 public high schools	97.2%	7	77.2	62.9	81.8	81.9	$13,648	$220	$13,428
Martha K. Glaze Regional Youth Detention Center	Public	5-12	11850 Hastings Bridge Rd	Hampton	30228	Clayton County	Department of Juvenile Justice	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 603-4664	21	4	5.2	76.2%	2 (9.5%)	19 (90.5%)	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

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

What district is Fayette County High School in?

Fayette County

How many students attend Fayette County High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,360 students attended Fayette County High School.

What is the racial makeup of Fayette County High School?

Students at Fayette County High School are 61% African American, 17% Hispanic, 10% White, 7% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

Is Fayette County High School a good school?

Fayette County High School ranks 126^th of 452 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.