Best Schools in Fayette County, GA
Fayette County, GA has 44 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 22 elementary) serving 22,131 students. On average they score 64% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, 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, GA
The top high schools in Fayette County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mcintosh High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1695 Students
2. Starrs Mill High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1360 Students
3. Whitewater High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1387 Students
4. Sandy Creek High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1188 Students
5. Fayette County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1368 Students
Best Middle Schools in Fayette County, GA
The top middle schools in Fayette County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rising Starr Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 926 Students
2. J.c. Booth Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1160 Students
3. Whitewater Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 864 Students
4. Flat Rock Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 883 Students
5. Bennett's Mill Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 891 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Fayette County, GA
The top elementary schools in Fayette County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Braelinn Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 556 Students
2. Peeples Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 723 Students
3. Peachtree City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 484 Students
4. Kedron Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 716 Students
5. Crabapple Lane Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 596 Students
6. Sara Harp Minter Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 783 Students
7. Oak Grove Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 479 Students
8. Huddleston Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 607 Students
9. Inman Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 663 Students
10. Cleveland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 419 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
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, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.77 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.34 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Fayette County, GA
How many schools are in Fayette County, GA?
Fayette County, GA has 44 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 22 elementary schools, serving 22,131 students in total.
How do schools in Fayette County perform on state tests?
On average, 44 schools in Fayette County score 64% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, 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: 25%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Fayette County
4 places in Fayette County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Fayetteville (13)
- Peachtree City (8)
- Tyrone (3)
- Brooks (1)
School districts (1)
- Fayette County (24 schools)