Best Schools in Fayette County, AL
Fayette County, AL has 9 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,418 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Fayette County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Fayette County, AL
The top high schools in Fayette County, 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. Fayette County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 387 Students
3. Berry High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 219 Students
Best Middle Schools in Fayette County, AL
The top middle schools in Fayette County, 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. Fayette Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 341 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Fayette County, AL
The top elementary schools in Fayette County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Winfield Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winfield City • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 525 Students
2. Berry Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 331 Students
3. Fayette Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 466 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Fayette County, AL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Fayette County, AL has a total population of 16,321 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Fayette County, 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 County, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.34 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.91 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.43 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Fayette County, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Fayette County, 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 County, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Fayette County, AL
How many schools are in Fayette County, AL?
Fayette County, AL has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,418 students in total.
How do schools in Fayette County perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Fayette County score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Fayette County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Fayette County?
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: 59%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Fayette County
2 places in Fayette County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
School districts (1)
- Fayette County (6 schools)