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Fayetteville School District

110 Elk Avenue South, Suite 200
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Fayetteville School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,197 students in Fayetteville School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Fayetteville School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,925 Schools
# Students
1,197 Students
1,010,424 Students
# Teachers
77 Teachers
66,546 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Fayetteville School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TN)
#98 out of 147 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
31%
34%
31%
37%
38%
40%
(21-22)
≥95%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
15%
% Black
32%
21%
% White
49%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,158 is higher than the state median of $11,979. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,391 is higher than the state median of $11,478. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TN)
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,158
$11,979
Spending / Student
$13,391
$11,478

Best Fayetteville School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ralph Askins School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
901 Shady Ln
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-5311
Gr: PK-5 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Fayetteville Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 A Wilson Pkwy
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 438-2533
Gr: 6-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Fayetteville High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 Wilson Pkwy
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-3158
Gr: 9-12 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Fayetteville School District?
Fayetteville School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,197 students.
What is the rank of Fayetteville School District?
Fayetteville School District is ranked #99 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Tennessee school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fayetteville School District?
49% of Fayetteville School District students are White, 32% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fayetteville School District?
Fayetteville School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Fayetteville School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,391 is higher than the state median of $11,478. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,197 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in TN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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