How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Fayette County Public Schools | Hardeman County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Somerville, Tennessee | Bolivar, Tennessee |
| Total Enrollment | 3,238 | 3,332 |
| Number of Schools | 7 | 9 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.6:1 | 13.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Fayette County Public Schools | Hardeman County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,987 | $11,701 |
| Federal Revenue | 27.1% | 23.3% |
| State Revenue | 44.3% | 51.5% |
| Local Revenue | 28.6% | 25.2% |
Fayette County Public Schools
Federal State Local
Hardeman County Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Fayette County Public Schools | Hardeman County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29.4% | 42.2% |
| African American | 57.0% | 50.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.3% | 2.8% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | N/A | N/A |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Fayette County Public Schools | Hardeman County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 2 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | N/A | 304.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 24.1% | 23.8% |
School Types
Fayette County Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 7
Hardeman County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 9
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.