LaFayette High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025La Fayette, Georgia 30728 · Walker County
#253 of 431 high schools in Georgia
#13249 of 16,910 nationally
About LaFayette High School
LaFayette High School is a public high located in La Fayette, in the Walker County school district of Georgia, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,157 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 30.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 253rd of 431 ranked high schools in Georgia. Its strongest component is students per teacher (57th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,157.
There are 5 schools in La Fayette; LaFayette High School ranks 3rd of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)34%
- Reading proficiency (30%)36%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)94.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for LaFayette High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,157
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 94.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 36%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 34%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near LaFayette High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
North LaFayette Elementary School
La Fayette · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
420 students · 1.4 km away
LaFayette Middle School
La Fayette · Public middle · Grades 6–8
499 students · 1.4 km away
Gilbert Elementary School
La Fayette · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
476 students · 4.6 km away
Naomi Elementary School
La Fayette · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
302 students · 5.3 km away
Rock Spring Elementary School
Rock Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
419 students · 11 km away
Woodstation Elementary School
Rock Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
415 students · 11 km away
Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School
Rock Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
772 students · 14 km away
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1,161 students
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Peach County High School
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1,162 students
Cross Creek High School
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Frequently asked questions
Is LaFayette High School a good school?
LaFayette High School has a Success Index (US) of 30.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #253 of 431 in Georgia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does LaFayette High School rank in Georgia?
LaFayette High School ranks #253 of 431 high schools in Georgia and #13249 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend LaFayette High School?
LaFayette High School had 1,157 students in 2025.
Is LaFayette High School a elementary school or a high school?
LaFayette High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near LaFayette High School?
There are 7 schools within 15 km of LaFayette High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.