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 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,080 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.
Public Schools 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 53% 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
1,914 Schools
# Students
1,080 Students
1,002,390 Students
# Teachers
n/a
6 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a
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.
Overall District Rank
#98 out of 147 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
16%
% Black
32%
20%
% White
47%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,475 is higher than the state median of $12,075. The school district revenue/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,842 is higher than the state median of $11,570. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,475
$12,075
Spending / Student
$14,842
$11,570
Best Fayetteville School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ralph Askins School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
901 Shady Ln
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-5311
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-5311
Gr: PK-5 | 565 students Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Fayetteville Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1800 A Wilson Pkwy
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 438-2533
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 438-2533
Gr: 6-8 | 200 students Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Fayetteville High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Wilson Pkwy
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-3158
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-3158
Gr: 9-12 | 315 students Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fayetteville School District?
Fayetteville School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,080 students.
What is the rank of Fayetteville School District?
Fayetteville School District is ranked #100 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?
47% of Fayetteville School District students are White, 32% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is Fayetteville School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,842 is higher than the state median of $11,570. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
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