- Enrollment
- 1,762
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fayetteville, GA
Fayette County High School
Federal NCES profile for Fayette County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130213002168
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fayette County High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Fayetteville · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Fayette County High School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fayette County High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Fayetteville, GA.
School address
District: Fayette County · Georgia
NCES ID 130213002168 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Fayette County High School held near 1,359 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 97.2 → 92.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 130213002168 · Fayetteville, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,360 enr · 14:1 · 33.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcintosh High School (1,762 students)
Fayette County High School held near 1,359 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 97.2 → 92.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Fayette County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mcintosh High
Mcintosh High School
1,762 students
- This school
Fayette County High School
1,360 students
- Starrs Mill Hi
Starrs Mill High School
1,357 students
- Whitewater Hig
Whitewater High School
1,303 students
- Sandy Creek Hi
Sandy Creek High School
1,189 students
- J.C. Booth Mid
J.C. Booth Middle School
1,115 students
What this shows Fayette County High School reports 1,360 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fayette County High School compares
Fayette County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 45% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,360 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,360
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 49% in Georgia - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,041
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
221
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 61.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%
White 10.0%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 61.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Fayette County High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fayette County reports $14,041 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fayette County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcintosh High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Starrs Mill High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whitewater High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sandy Creek High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J.C. Booth Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fayette County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,357
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,303
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,189
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Fayetteville
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,360 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fayette County High School
How many students attend Fayette County High School?
Fayette County High School has 1,360 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fayetteville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,368 (2022-23) → 1,359 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fayette County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fayette County High School is 14:1, which is 3% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fayette County High School?
33.3% of students at Fayette County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fayette County High School?
The largest demographic group at Fayette County High School is African American at 61.1% of enrollment, in Fayetteville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fayette County High School?
Fayette County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fayette County High School rank among high schools in Fayetteville?
By Resource Investment Index, Fayette County High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Fayetteville, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Fayetteville on the city page.
What other schools are in Fayette County?
Besides Fayette County High School, Fayette County also operates Mcintosh High School (1,762 students), Starrs Mill High School (1,357 students), and Whitewater High School (1,303 students). See the Fayette County district page for the complete list.