Enrollment
724
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Somerville, TN
Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School
Federal NCES profile for Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470117001921
👥 S:T ratio 37
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Somerville · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 724
- students enrolled
Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Somerville, TN.
School address
District: Fayette County Public Schools · Tennessee
NCES ID 470117001921 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School
Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School is a mid-sized high school in Somerville, Tennessee, enrolling 724 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Tennessee schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 724 puts it in the larger third of Tennessee schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is led by African American (61%) and White (24%) (diversity index 55/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 60.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 27.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 163 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 724 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 54 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Fayette County Public Schools also operates Oakland Elementary (621 students) and Buckley-Carpenter Elementary School (491 students) alongside Fayette Ware Comprehensive 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 Ware Comprehensive High School compares
Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 724 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
724
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
60.4%
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
$11,140
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $10,822
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 81 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 54 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 61.2%
White 23.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 61.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fayette County Public Schools, which includes Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School.
$11,140
Per student
+3%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.6%
State 44.3%
Federal 27.1%
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 Ware Comprehensive High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buckley-Carpenter Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Junior High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwest Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Jr. High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~724 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School
How many students attend Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School?
Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School has 724 students enrolled. It is a high school in Somerville, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School is 15.7:1, which is 3% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School?
The largest demographic group at Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School is African American at 61.2% of enrollment, in Somerville, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School?
Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School rank among public schools in Somerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Somerville, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Somerville on the city page.
Is Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School a good school?
Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee 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 Public Schools?
Besides Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School, Fayette County Public Schools also operates Oakland Elementary (621 students), Buckley-Carpenter Elementary School (491 students), and West Junior High School (340 students). See the Fayette County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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