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Fayette County

Ohio · Public K-12

7 public schools serving approximately 4,595 students, in a county of 28,876 residents.

Schools
7
2 districts
Enrollment
4,595
NCES CCD
Median income
$63,275
Below Ohio avg
Free/reduced lunch
46.0%
Above Ohio avg
Elementary
3
schools
Middle
2
schools
High
2
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Miami Trace Local
2,573 students · 2 districts 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
91%
Hispanic
3%
Black
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
88%
Hispanic
0%
Black
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
14.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.7%
civilian labor
Median age
40
23.4% under 18

All schools (7)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Miami Trace Elementary SchoolWashingtonElementaryPK-051,157·
Miami Trace High SchoolWashington Court HouseHigh09-12808·
Washington High SchoolWashington Court HouseHigh09-12637·
Miami Trace Middle SchoolWashington Court HouseMiddle06-08608·
Cherry Hill PrimaryWashingtonElementaryPK-02480·
Washington Middle SchoolWashington Court HouseMiddle06-08457·
Belle Aire IntermediateWashingtonElementary03-05448·

Frequently asked

How many public schools are in Fayette County?
Fayette County, Ohio has 7 public K-12 schools serving approximately 4,595 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Fayette County?
The county's public school system includes 3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Fayette County?
Miami Trace Local is the largest school district in Fayette County, serving approximately 2,573 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in Fayette County?
Fayette County has roughly 28,876 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 $63,275, below the Ohio average of $69,789. About 10.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Fayette County?
Approximately 14.4% 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 46.0% 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 Ohio county average of 27.9%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Fayette County schools?
Across Fayette County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 19.1 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Fayette County?
Fayette County residents are approximately 91% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Asian, 5% 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 12,725 housing units, of which roughly 64.7% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data