Elementary Schools in Fayette County

Summary:

The Fayette County school district in Alabama is home to two elementary schools: Fayette Elementary School and Berry Elementary School. Based on the available data, Berry Elementary School appears to be the standout performer, consistently outpacing Fayette Elementary and the district average on key academic metrics.

Berry Elementary School holds a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, compared to Fayette Elementary's 2-star rating. Berry students demonstrate stronger proficiency in mathematics and English language arts, with 57.5% of 3rd graders scoring proficient or better in math, compared to 43.21% at Fayette Elementary and 51.66% for the Fayette County district. Additionally, Berry Elementary has a lower student-teacher ratio of 14.7, which may contribute to its academic success.

While both schools face challenges, such as a chronic absenteeism rate of 14.8% that exceeds the state average, the data suggests that Berry Elementary is the stronger performer overall. This difference in outcomes may be influenced by factors beyond just funding, such as student demographics, teacher quality, and school leadership. Understanding the drivers behind these performance gaps could provide valuable insights for improving educational opportunities and outcomes across the Fayette County school district.

District Detail

103 First Ave NW
Fayette, AL 35555-0686

(205) 932-4611

SchoolDigger Rank:
77^th of 135 Alabama districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 2,268

Primary Schools: 2
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 2
Alternative Schools: 1

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2025)				Summative Assessment Science (2025)	Summative Assessment English (2025)				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 (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	Summative Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment English 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 5th Grade	Summative Assessment English 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Berry Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	341 School Avenue	Berry	35546	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 689-4464	360	20	18.0	50.6%	322 (89.4%)	10 (2.8%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.7%)	66.3	222^nd of 680 public elementary schools	67.4%		49.8	348^th of 684 public elementary schools	49.1%	126	57.5	55.8	52.5	51.0	34.9	72.5	67.4	67.5	54.9	$10,014	$1,793	$8,218
Fayette Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	509 2nd St NE	Fayette	35555	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 932-3161	529	30	17.6	60.7%	356 (67.3%)	115 (21.7%)	23 (4.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (6.0%)	50.3	354^th of 680 public elementary schools	47.9%		37.6	449^th of 684 public elementary schools	34.4%	95	43.2	23.9			42.4	80.0	55.4			$8,958	$1,458	$7,498

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Walker County	12.86 mi	20	66^th
Tuscaloosa County	13.48 mi	36	84^th
Jasper City	21.88 mi	5
Winfield City	22.35 mi	3	12^th
JF Ingram State Technical College	26 mi	8

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