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Fayette County Schools & Education

School Score

37/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

92.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

92.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 92.6%

Per-Pupil Spending

$5,603

National avg $13,239

State avg $5,507

School Score

37/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 39/100

State Score Position

#61

of 92 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Fayette County

Measured School Summary

Despite a lower school score of 37/100, Fayette County maintains a strong graduation rate of 92.0%, suggesting effective student support systems.

Funding Context

At $5,603 per pupil, Fayette County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 6% below the Indiana average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% higher 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

8 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

37/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #61 of 92 Indiana counties with school score data.

Completion

92.0%

0.6 pts below the state average

Funding context

$5,603

$96 above the state average

School coverage

8

1 district represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Fayette County has 8 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.

Parent decision brief

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

#61

of 92 Indiana counties with school score data. The county score is 2 points below 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 School Corporation

Elementary to high school visible

3,253 students

Elementary 5Middle 1High 2Other 0

8 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Fayette County School Corporation is the largest listed district slice, with 8 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, Indiana

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.

Unified Education in Fayette County

Fayette County operates a streamlined system of eight public schools serving 3,253 students. These facilities include five elementary schools and two high schools, all managed by a single county-wide district.

Solid Graduation Rates and Efficient Funding

Fayette County maintains a 92% graduation rate, comfortably exceeding the national average of 87%. The county spends $5,603 per pupil, keeping investment slightly above the state average of $5,507.

The Fayette County School Corporation

The Fayette County School Corporation manages 100% of the public enrollment with its 3,253 students. There are currently no charter schools in the county, ensuring a unified traditional public school experience.

Town-Centered Schooling and Average Class Sizes

Six of the county's eight schools are located in town settings, creating a centralized feel for students. Connersville Senior High School is the largest facility with 966 students, while the county average is a manageable 465.

School Overview

Total Schools

8

in Fayette County

Reported Enrollment

3,253

8 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary5
Middle1
High2
Other0

1 School District in Fayette County

Fayette County School Corporation

8 schools
3,253 students enrolled

8 Public Schools in Fayette County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 8 of 8 matching schools

Connersville Sr High School

Fayette County School Corporation

Connersville, 47331 / Town: Distant

Profile9–12High966 students

Grandview Elementary School

Fayette County School Corporation

Connersville, 47331 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary539 students

Connersville Middle School

Fayette County School Corporation

Connersville, 47331 / Town: Distant

Record7–8Middle505 students

Fayette Central Elementary

Fayette County School Corporation

Connersville, 47331 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–6Primary337 students

Eastview Elementary School

Fayette County School Corporation

Connersville, 47331 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary327 students

Frazee Elementary School

Fayette County School Corporation

Connersville, 47331 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary313 students

Everton Elementary School

Fayette County School Corporation

Connersville, 47331 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–6Primary266 students

Whitewater Career Center

Fayette County School Corporation

Connersville, 47331 / Town: Distant

Record6–12Vocational0 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$5,603

State avg $5,507

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Indiana counties have the highest graduation rates?
Boone County (97.5%), Benton County (97.0%), and Brown County (97.0%) currently lead Indiana among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Indiana?
Across Indiana counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $5,507. The highest current county values are Ohio County ($6,794), DeKalb County ($6,730), and Vigo County ($6,496). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Fayette County?
Fayette County has a school score of 37/100, which is a lower measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Fayette County?
The high school graduation rate in Fayette County is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Fayette County spend per student?
Fayette County spends $5,603 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Fayette County, Indiana — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Fayette County, Indiana?

Fayette County operates a streamlined system of eight public schools serving 3,253 students. These facilities include five elementary schools and two high schools, all managed by a single county-wide district.

How do schools in Fayette County perform academically?

Fayette County maintains a 92% graduation rate, comfortably exceeding the national average of 87%. The county spends $5,603 per pupil, keeping investment slightly above the state average of $5,507.

What are the major school districts in Fayette County, Indiana?

The Fayette County School Corporation manages 100% of the public enrollment with its 3,253 students. There are currently no charter schools in the county, ensuring a unified traditional public school experience.

What is the school experience like in Fayette County?

Six of the county's eight schools are located in town settings, creating a centralized feel for students. Connersville Senior High School is the largest facility with 966 students, while the county average is a manageable 465.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.