Middle Schools in Fayette County

There is only one middle school located in Fayette County, Alabama - Fayette Middle School. The school serves grades 6-8 and has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past few years, though its academic performance tends to be below the county and state averages.

Fayette Middle School's math proficiency rates are significantly lower than the county and state averages across all grade levels, ranging from 14.94% to 31.65% proficient or better. In English language arts, the school's proficiency rates are closer to the county and state averages, but still tend to be on the lower end, ranging from 47.5% to 63.22% proficient or better. The school's science proficiency rate for 8th grade is also lower than the state average. Additionally, Fayette Middle School has a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 14.8% compared to the state average.

The school serves a population with a high percentage (75.58%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. While the school's per-student spending is in line with the state average, the combination of academic underperformance and socioeconomic factors suggests a need for targeted interventions and a focus on continuous improvement to better support student learning and achievement.