Best High Schools in Fayette County, GA

Fayette County, GA has 17 high schools with 7,946 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Fayette County score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Fayette County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Starrs Mill High School

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fayette County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1360 Students

2. Mcintosh High School

B+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fayette County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1695 Students

3. Whitewater High School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fayette County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1387 Students

4. Sandy Creek High School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fayette County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1188 Students

5. Fayette County High School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fayette County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1368 Students

Best Middle Schools in Fayette County, GA

Fayette County, GA has 5 middle schools with 4,724 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Fayette County score 57% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Fayette County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Rising Starr Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fayette County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 926 Students

2. J.c. Booth Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fayette County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1160 Students

3. Whitewater Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fayette County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 864 Students

4. Flat Rock Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fayette County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 883 Students

5. Bennett's Mill Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fayette County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 891 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Fayette County, GA

Fayette County, GA has 22 elementary schools with 9,461 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Fayette County score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Fayette County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Braelinn Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fayette County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 556 Students

2. Peeples Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fayette County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 723 Students

3. Peachtree City Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fayette County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 484 Students

4. Kedron Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fayette County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 716 Students

5. Crabapple Lane Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fayette County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 596 Students

6. Sara Harp Minter Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fayette County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 783 Students

7. Inman Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fayette County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 663 Students

8. Huddleston Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fayette County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 607 Students

9. Oak Grove Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fayette County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 479 Students

10. Robert J. Burch Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fayette County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 579 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Fayette County, GA

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Fayette County, GA has a total population of 119,194 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 48% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Fayette County, GA

22,131

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

48%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Fayette County, GA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A

12.77 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

2.34 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

10.43 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Fayette County, GA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Fayette County, GA.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,938 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

88 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Fayette County, GA Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Actual Test Scores: 16%
  • Projected Test Scores: 17%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Spalding County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 16%
  • Projected Test Scores: 20%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Henry County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Pike County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Douglas County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Fulton County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
DeKalb County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 23%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 22%
  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 22%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations