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Best Schools in Fayette, AL
Fayette, AL has 16 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 7,278 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Fayette greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Fayette, AL
The top high schools in Fayette, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Winfield High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winfield City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 349 Students
2. Northside High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 494 Students
3. Fayette County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 387 Students
4. Berry High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 219 Students
Best Middle Schools in Fayette, AL
The top middle schools in Fayette, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Winfield Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winfield City • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 381 Students
2. Northside Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 405 Students
3. Fayette Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 341 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Fayette, AL
The top elementary schools in Fayette, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Vernon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lamar County • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 278 Students
2. Winfield Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winfield City • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 525 Students
3. Walker Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 760 Students
4. Berry Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 331 Students
5. Fayette Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 466 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Fayette, AL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Fayette, AL has a total population of 7,221 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Fayette, AL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Fayette, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
32.39 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.72 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.67 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Fayette, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Fayette, AL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Fayette, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Fayette, AL
How many schools are in Fayette, AL?
Fayette, AL has 16 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 7,278 students in total.
How do schools in Fayette perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Fayette score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Fayette greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Fayette?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Fayette
4 of 4 schools in Fayette carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 3
All 4 public schools we grade in Fayette. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.