Fayette County Schools & Education
Fayette County, Alabama
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
40/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 90.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,969
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,270
School Score
40/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 40/100
State Score Position
#35
of 67 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Fayette County
Measured School Summary
Fayette County performs at an average level with a school score of 40/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.0%.
Funding Context
At $5,969 per pupil, Fayette County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 1% above the Alabama average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Fayette County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
6 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
40/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #35 of 67 Alabama counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
1.3 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,969
$301 below the state average
School coverage
6
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Fayette County has 6 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Fayette County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Fayette County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#35
of 67 Alabama counties with school score data. The county score is roughly in line with the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Fayette County
Elementary to high school visible
2,163 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Fayette County is the largest listed district slice, with 6 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Fayette County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Fayette County, Alabama
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Condensed Community Schooling
Fayette County provides education through six public schools serving a total of 2,163 students. This single-district system includes two elementary schools, one middle school, two high schools, and one specialized PK-12 campus.
The Fayette County District
A single district manages all education within the county, ensuring a unified approach for all 2,163 enrolled students. There are no charter schools in the area, allowing the district to focus entirely on its traditional public campuses.
Intimate Rural Education
Education here feels personal, with an average school size of just 361 students across four rural and two town locations. Fayette Elementary is the largest campus with 466 students, while Berry Elementary is the smallest with 331.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Fayette County
Reported Enrollment
2,163
6 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Fayette County
Fayette County
6 Public Schools in Fayette County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 6 of 6 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayette Elementary School | Record | Fayette County | Fayette, 35555Town: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 466 |
| Hubbertville School | Record | Fayette County | Fayette, 35555Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 419 |
| Fayette County High School | Record | Fayette County | Fayette, 35555Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 387 |
| Fayette Middle School | Record | Fayette County | Fayette, 35555Town: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 341 |
| Berry Elementary School | Record | Fayette County | Berry, 35546Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 331 |
| Berry High School | Record | Fayette County | Berry, 35546Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 219 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,969
State avg $6,270
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Schools in Fayette County, Alabama — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Fayette County, Alabama?
Fayette County provides education through six public schools serving a total of 2,163 students. This single-district system includes two elementary schools, one middle school, two high schools, and one specialized PK-12 campus.
What are the major school districts in Fayette County, Alabama?
A single district manages all education within the county, ensuring a unified approach for all 2,163 enrolled students. There are no charter schools in the area, allowing the district to focus entirely on its traditional public campuses.
What is the school experience like in Fayette County?
Education here feels personal, with an average school size of just 361 students across four rural and two town locations. Fayette Elementary is the largest campus with 466 students, while Berry Elementary is the smallest with 331.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.