Best Schools in Fayette County, TN
Fayette County, TN has 15 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 9,054 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Fayette County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Fayette County, TN
The top high schools in Fayette County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Arlington High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlington • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2063 Students
2. Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 833 Students
3. Wilder Youth Development Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Department Of Children's Services Education Division • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 33 Students
Best Middle Schools in Fayette County, TN
The top middle schools in Fayette County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Arlington Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlington • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 992 Students
2. East Jr. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 297 Students
3. West Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 378 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Fayette County, TN
The top elementary schools in Fayette County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Donelson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlington • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 847 Students
2. Arlington Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlington • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 901 Students
3. Buckley-carpenter Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 514 Students
4. Oakland Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 701 Students
5. Southwest Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 297 Students
6. La Grange Moscow Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 218 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Fayette County, TN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Fayette County, TN has a total population of 41,990 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Fayette County, TN
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, TN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.51 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.91 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.60 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Fayette County, TN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Fayette County, TN.
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, TN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Fayette County, TN
How many schools are in Fayette County, TN?
Fayette County, TN has 15 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 9,054 students in total.
How do schools in Fayette County perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Fayette County score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Fayette County meet 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: 31%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets 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)
- Somerville (3)
- Oakland (2)
- Moscow (1)
- Williston (1)
School districts (1)
- Fayette County Public Schools (7 schools)