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Fayette County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,238 students in Fayette County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Fayette County School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
2,238 Students
743,516 Students
# Teachers
142 Teachers
42,637 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fayette County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#68 out of 145 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Graduation Rate
92%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
11%
% Black
13%
32%
% White
79%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,867 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,006. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,473 is less than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,867
$13,006
Spending / Student
$11,473
$12,220
Best Fayette County School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Berry Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
341 School Avenue
Berry, AL 35546
(205) 689-4464
Berry, AL 35546
(205) 689-4464
Gr: PK-6 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Fayette Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
509 2nd St Ne
Fayette, AL 35555
(205) 932-3161
Fayette, AL 35555
(205) 932-3161
Gr: PK-4 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Hubbertville School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7360 County Road 49
Fayette, AL 35555
(205) 487-2845
Fayette, AL 35555
(205) 487-2845
Gr: PK-12 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
Fayette County High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
202 Tiger Drive
Fayette, AL 35555
(205) 932-6313
Fayette, AL 35555
(205) 932-6313
Gr: 9-12 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Fayette Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
418 3rd Ave Ne
Fayette, AL 35555
(205) 932-7660
Fayette, AL 35555
(205) 932-7660
Gr: 5-8 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
Berry High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18242 Highway 18 E
Berry, AL 35546
(205) 689-4467
Berry, AL 35546
(205) 689-4467
Gr: 7-12 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fayette County School District?
Fayette County School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,238 students.
What is the rank of Fayette County School District?
Fayette County School District is ranked #68 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fayette County School District?
79% of Fayette County School District students are White, 13% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fayette County School District?
Fayette County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Fayette County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,473 is less than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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