Fayette County High School vs Fayette Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fayette County High School
Fayette · Public high · Grades 9–12
366 students
Fayette Middle School
Fayette · Public middle · Grades 5–8
318 students
| Measure | Fayette County High School Fayette, Alabama | Fayette Middle School Fayette, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #90 of 304 | #116 of 263 |
| National rank | #8792 of 16,910 | #8492 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 366 | 318 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 318 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.8% | 59.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 40% |
| city | Fayette | Fayette |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fayette County High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.4 vs 46.1).
- •Fayette County High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 40%).
- •Fayette County High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 46%).
- •Fayette County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.8% vs 59.7%).
- •Fayette Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.3).
- •Fayette County High School is the larger school with 366 students compared with 318.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fayette County High School better than Fayette Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Fayette County High School ranks higher (48.4 vs 46.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Fayette County High School and Fayette Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Fayette and Fayette in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fayette County High School: 366. Fayette Middle School: 318. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fayette County High School and Fayette Middle School rank in Alabama?
Fayette County High School is 90th of 304 and Fayette Middle School is 116th of 263 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).