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Fayette County Public Schools

Fayette County, Kentucky

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

Total Schools

80

public schools

Total Enrollment

41,422

students

School Districts

1

district

Directory guide

How to use the Fayette County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Kentucky; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Fayette County has one district entry in this county file: Fayette County. Use the table to compare schools, grade spans, and program flags within that district.

Community spread

The current county file lists schools under Lexington. Check each school record for its NCES city, ZIP, and district fields.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 41 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 1 school as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

9 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

80

in Fayette County

Reported Enrollment

41,422

80 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary41
Middle12
High20
Other7

1 School District in Fayette County

Fayette County

80 schools
41,422 students enrolled

80 Public Schools in Fayette County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 9 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

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

Level

Showing 20 of 80 matching schools

Lafayette High School

Fayette County

Lexington, 40503 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,432 students

Henry Clay High School

Fayette County

Lexington, 40502 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,031 students

Paul Laurence Dunbar High School

Fayette County

Lexington, 40513 / City: Large

Profile9–12High1,946 students

Bryan Station High School

Fayette County

Lexington, 40505 / City: Large

Profile9–12High1,893 students

Tates Creek High School

Fayette County

Lexington, 40517 / City: Large

Profile9–12High1,734 students

Frederick Douglass High School

Fayette County

Lexington, 40509 / City: Large

Profile9–12High1,667 students

Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School

Fayette County

Lexington, 40509 / City: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,081 students

Jessie M Clark Middle School

Fayette County

Lexington, 40503 / City: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,044 students

Leestown Middle School

Fayette County

Lexington, 40511 / City: Large

Profile6–8Middle966 students

Beaumont Middle School

Fayette County

Lexington, 40504 / City: Large

Listed only6–8Middle843 students

Bryan Station Middle School

Fayette County

Lexington, 40505 / City: Large

Listed only6–8Middle815 students

Winburn Middle School

Fayette County

Lexington, 40511 / City: Large

Listed only6–8Middle800 students

Southern Middle School

Fayette County

Lexington, 40517 / City: Large

Listed only6–8Middle772 students

Tates Creek Middle School

Fayette County

Lexington, 40517 / City: Large

Listed only6–8Middle769 students

Garrett Morgan Elementary

Fayette County

Lexington, 40509 / City: Large

Listed onlyKG–5Primary756 students

Crawford Middle School

Fayette County

Lexington, 40505 / City: Large

Listed only6–8Middle751 students

Liberty Elementary

Fayette County

Lexington, 40509 / City: Large

Listed onlyKG–5Primary722 students

Sandersville Elementary

Fayette County

Lexington, 40511 / City: Large

Listed onlyPK–5Primary721 students

Rosa Parks Elementary School

Fayette County

Lexington, 40513 / City: Large

Listed onlyKG–5Primary706 students

Morton Middle School

Fayette County

Lexington, 40502 / City: Large

Listed only6–8Middle705 students

Fayette County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Fayette County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Kentucky. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Fayette County public school directory?

The directory lists 80 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Fayette County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Fayette County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Fayette County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 9 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Fayette County?

This county has one district entry in the current school file. Compare individual schools by grade range, enrollment, and program flags, then confirm local assignment rules with the district.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Fayette County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Fayette County Education OverviewCounty school score: 58/100

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.