Total enrollment
2,854
-197 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
5 schools in La Fayette
Georgia · Public K-12
Public K-12 schools in La Fayette, Georgia total 5, collectively serving roughly 2,854 students (an average of about 571 per campus).
7-year change in La Fayette
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
86%
was 87%
% Hispanic
4%
was 3%
% Black
3%
was 4%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbert Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 476 |
| LaFayette High School | High | 09-12 | 1,157 |
| LaFayette Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 499 |
| Naomi Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 302 |
| North LaFayette Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 420 |
About La Fayette
Public education in La Fayette, Georgia runs across 5 schools that enrolls roughly 2,854 students. By footprint, La Fayette sits in the low-population bracket.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city is built around 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Schools in La Fayette average about 571 students each, 24% lower than the Georgia norm.
Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,854 students, fell 6% from the 3,051 reported in SY 2017-18.
In the discussion threads here, the community for La Fayette discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.