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Fayette County

Alabama · Public K-12

6 public schools serving approximately 2,163 students, in a county of 16,053 residents.

Schools
6
1 districts
Enrollment
2,163
NCES CCD
Median income
$49,488
Below Alabama avg
Free/reduced lunch
69.9%
Above Alabama avg
Elementary
2
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
2
schools
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Fayette County
2,163 students · 1 district in Fayette County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Fayette County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
84%
Hispanic
1%
Black
11%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
79%
Hispanic
0%
Black
13%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
14.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
15.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
8.4%
civilian labor
Median age
43
21.2% under 18

All schools (6)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Fayette Elementary SchoolFayetteElementaryPK-04466·
Hubbertville SchoolFayetteOtherPK-12419·
Fayette County High SchoolFayetteHigh09-12387·
Fayette Middle SchoolFayetteMiddle05-08341·
Berry Elementary SchoolBerryElementaryPK-06331·
Berry High SchoolBerryHigh07-12219·

Frequently asked

How many public schools are in Fayette County?
Fayette County, Alabama has 6 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,163 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Fayette County?
The county's public school system includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined-grade schools.
What is the largest school district in Fayette County?
Fayette County is the largest school district in Fayette County, serving approximately 2,163 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Fayette County?
Fayette County has roughly 16,053 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Fayette County?
Median household income in Fayette County is $49,488, below the Alabama average of $55,552. About 15.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Fayette County?
Approximately 14.9% of adults 25 and older in Fayette County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Fayette County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 69.9% of students in Fayette County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Alabama county average of 67.0%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Fayette County schools?
Across Fayette County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.6 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Fayette County?
Fayette County residents are approximately 84% White, 1% Hispanic, 11% Black, 4% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Fayette County is owner-occupied?
Fayette County has about 7,810 housing units, of which roughly 78.4% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data