Public schools in La Fayette, GA
5 open public schools with an address in La Fayette, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,854
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.6:1
Georgia median 13.7:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of La Fayette public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in La Fayette, GA: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,854 students, an average of 571 per school. The largest campus is LaFayette High School (1,157 students), and the largest elementary school is Gilbert Elementary School (476).
Every listed school belongs to Walker County. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 12.6:1, lower than the statewide school median of 13.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 98% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving La Fayette
Elementary schools in La Fayette
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbert Elementary School Walker County | PK–05 | 476 | 13:1 | |
| Naomi Elementary School Walker County | PK–05 | 302 | 10.4:1 | |
| North LaFayette Elementary School Walker County | PK–05 | 420 | 12.6:1 |
Middle schools in La Fayette
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaFayette Middle School Walker County | 06–08 | 499 | 9.3:1 |
High schools in La Fayette
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaFayette High School Walker County | 09–12 | 1,157 | 14:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White86.2%
- Hispanic3.7%
- Black3.3%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 La Fayette schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,854 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in La Fayette
How many public schools are in La Fayette, GA?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in La Fayette: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 2,854 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve La Fayette?
All listed public schools with an address in La Fayette belong to Walker County. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in La Fayette?
LaFayette High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in La Fayette, with 1,157 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in La Fayette?
No school with an address in La Fayette is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Georgia.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in La Fayette schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across La Fayette public schools is 12.6:1, lower than the Georgia school median of 13.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in La Fayette guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Georgia cities