Fayette County Public Schools


Summary:

The Fayette County Public Schools district in Tennessee consists of 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district as a whole is ranked 137 out of 139 districts in the state and is rated 0 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating significant challenges in student performance and outcomes.

Within the district, a few schools stand out in their performance. Southwest Elementary is the highest-performing school, ranking 383 out of 1,020 elementary schools in Tennessee and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its test scores are significantly higher than the district and state averages, particularly in mathematics and English language arts. Buckley-Carpenter Elementary School also performs relatively well, ranking 867 out of 1,009 elementary schools and earning a 1-star rating.

However, the majority of schools in the Fayette County Public Schools district struggle with low test scores, with most schools performing significantly below the state averages across all subjects and grade levels. Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School stands out with particularly low test scores, with only 5.4% of students proficient or better in Algebra I and 18.6% proficient or better in English I. The district also faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates and a relatively high dropout rate at the high school level.

District Detail

 10425 Hwy 76 S HWY
Somerville, TN 38068

 (901) 466-0078

SchoolDigger Rank:
137th of 139 Tennessee districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 2,909

Primary Schools: 4
Middle Schools: 2
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee 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.





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