At a glance
Reported students
1,360
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
93.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Georgia high enrollment
66th percentile
Compared with 479 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
675
Fayette County High School: 1,360 reported students.
State peer staffing position
38th percentile
14.6:1 reported; state peer median 15.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,338
- Teachers (FTE)
- 98.3
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.6:1
What the reported data says about Fayette County High School
Fayette County High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Fayetteville. It is one of 24 current school records connected to Fayette County. NCES reports 1,360 students for 2024–25.
Among 479 high schools in Georgia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 1,075 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 66th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.6:1, close to the Georgia median of 15.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (61.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.3%). English learners represent 2.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 20 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Fayette County High School
- 1How do the reported 14.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 93.2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 52.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White10%
- Hispanic17.3%
- Black61.1%
- Asian5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
20 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Fayette County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Starrs Mill High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,357 reported students
Whitewater High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,303 reported students
Sandy Creek High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,189 reported students
McIntosh High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,762 reported students
J.C. Booth Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,115 reported students
Rising Starr Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
931 reported students
Public schools near Fayette County High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mundy's Mill High School High · Clayton County | 09–12 | 1,665 | 5.1 mi |
| Whitewater High School High · Fayette County | 09–12 | 1,303 | 5.4 mi |
| McIntosh High School High · Fayette County | 09–12 | 1,762 | 6.4 mi |
| Sandy Creek High School High · Fayette County | 09–12 | 1,189 | 7 mi |
| Lovejoy High School High · Clayton County | 09–12 | 2,049 | 7 mi |
| Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for High · Clayton County | 06–12 | 887 | 7.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Fayette County High School
What grades does Fayette County High School serve?
Fayette County High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Fayette County.
How many students attend Fayette County High School?
Fayette County High School reported 1,360 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 66th percentile among 479 Georgia high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,338 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Fayette County High School?
The calculated ratio is 14.6:1, based on 1,360 students and 93.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Georgia median for the same school level is 15.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Fayette County High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Fayette County High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Fayette County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Fayette County High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
52.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Fayette County High School in?
Fayette County High School is part of Fayette County, based in Fayetteville, GA, which operates 24 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Fayette County High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mundy's Mill High School (5.1 mi), Whitewater High School (5.4 mi), McIntosh High School (6.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.