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Fayette County

Georgia · Public School District
24
Schools
20,070
Students
$15,175
Per-Pupil Spend
+6% nat'l
27.9%
Free Lunch Rate
-24pp vs nat'l
90.5%
Graduation Rate
+4.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Fayette County is a public school district in Georgia serving 20,070 students across 24 schools. It includes 14 elementary, 5 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 90.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,175 is near the national average for a US public school district. 28% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 43/100.

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All Schools (24)
Middle Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bennett's Mill Middle School06–08891
Flat Rock Middle School06–08883
J.C. Booth Middle School06–081,160
Rising Starr Middle School06–08926
Whitewater Middle School06–08864
High Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Fayette County High School09–121,368
McIntosh High School09–121,695
Sandy Creek High School09–121,188
Starrs Mill High School09–121,360
Whitewater High School09–121,387
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,175Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
38%
54%
State
37.6%
Local (property tax)
54.0%
Federal
8.3%

Funding is shared between state (38%) and local sources (54%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
24
Schools
20,070
Students
28%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate90.5%
Opportunity Score43/100
StateGeorgia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
90.5% graduation rate — 4.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 24 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Fayette County?
Fayette County has 24 public schools, serving a total of 20,070 students.
What is the graduation rate for Fayette County?
The graduation rate is 90.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Fayette County spend per student?
Fayette County spends $15,175 per pupil — 6% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Fayette County?
28% of students in Fayette County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Fayette County?
No, Fayette County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Fayette County serve?
Fayette County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Fayette County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Fayette County is 43/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.