Enrollment
1,360
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130213002168
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Fayetteville · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
97.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.3%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fayette County High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fayette County High School
Fayette County High School is a large high school in Fayetteville, Georgia, enrolling 1,360 students.
At 14:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,360 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 254 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #54.
Its student body is led by African American (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 58/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 20 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 340 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 286 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,360 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Fayetteville's high schools, it stands alongside Starrs Mill High School (1,357 students): Fayette County High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14:1 vs 15.1:1).
Fayette County also operates Mcintosh High School (1,762 students) and Starrs Mill High School (1,357 students) alongside Fayette County High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Fayette County High School compares
Fayette County High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,095
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fayette County, which includes Fayette County High School.
$13,095
Per student
-6%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.1%
State 37.6%
Federal 8.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,762
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,360 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Fayette County High School a good school?
Fayette County High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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