Total enrollment
3,103
-174 (-5%) vs SY 2020-21
Fayette County
Indiana · Public K-12
Fayette County's public-school directory totals 8 schools, with student enrollment near 3,103. Fayette County School Corporation is the largest district. Median household income runs around $59,321. By grade band, the county runs 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
4-year change in Fayette County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Fayette County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Indiana | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 37.0% | #53 of 80 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 3,103 | #69 of 91 | #1,807 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 7 | #68 of 91 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.7:1 | #84 of 91 | #2,231 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 63.4% | #4 of 91 | #962 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 12.8% | #76 of 91 | #2,436 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Fayette County school rankings
Residents
23,334
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
8
1 districts
Enrollment
3,103
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$59,321
Below Indiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
63.4%
Above Indiana avg
Elementary
5
1,757 students
Middle
1
434 students
High
2
912 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Fayette County School Corporation
3,103 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
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
16.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
12.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.4%
civilian labor
Median age
44
22.0% under 18
Test scores in Fayette County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. Indiana state average: 39.2%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Grandview Elementary School· 43.0%
- Fayette Central Elementary· 41.8%
- Everton Elementary School· 37.8%
- Connersville Middle School· 32.2%
- Eastview Elementary School· 31.9%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Frazee Elementary School· 24.4%
- Eastview Elementary School· 31.9%
- Connersville Middle School· 32.2%
- Everton Elementary School· 37.8%
- Fayette Central Elementary· 41.8%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connersville Sr High School | Connersville | High | 09-12 | 912 | · |
| Grandview Elementary School | Connersville | Elementary | PK-06 | 530 | · |
| Connersville Middle School | Connersville | Middle | 07-08 | 434 | · |
| Fayette Central Elementary | Connersville | Elementary | KG-06 | 332 | · |
| Eastview Elementary School | Connersville | Elementary | PK-06 | 330 | · |
| Frazee Elementary School | Connersville | Elementary | PK-06 | 299 | · |
| Everton Elementary School | Connersville | Elementary | KG-06 | 266 | · |
| Whitewater Career Center | Connersville | High | 06-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Fayette County
About Fayette County
Fayette County is a thinly populated county of about 23,334 residents in Indiana. Its public-school system serves approximately 3,103 students across 8 schools.
For perspective, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $59,321, roughly 16% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 16% meaningfully below the Indiana median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Fayette County is built around 5 elementary schools (1,757 students), 1 middle school (434), and 2 high schools (912).
The largest single district in Fayette County is Fayette County School Corporation, which alone enrolls about 3,103 students.
Trend over the past 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,103 students, decreased 5% from the 3,277 reported in SY 2020-21.
On this page, the community for Fayette County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data