District Overview
Headquartered at 103 First Ave NW in Fayette, Alabama, the Fayette County School District serves as an essential educational cornerstone for its local community. As a fully operational, traditional public school system set within a rural remote geographic environment, the district administers six dedicated schools. Fayette County provides a seamless academic pathway spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, serving a vibrant student body of 2,268 learners. This comprehensive grade coverage ensures that children receive continuous, developmentally appropriate instruction from their earliest early-childhood experiences all the way through high school graduation.

To foster academic achievement and well-rounded student growth, the district is backed by a robust workforce of over 512 full-time equivalent staff members. This team includes approximately 274 classroom teachers, 37 instructional aides, and more than 200 support staff personnel, establishing a highly favorable student-to-teacher ratio of roughly eight to one. This strong staffing context enables educators to deliver personalized instruction and tailored academic support across all six campuses. Families, prospective residents, and educational researchers seeking to explore district programs or contact administrative leadership can visit the official website at www.fayette.k12.al.us or call (205) 932-4611.
6
Total Schools
2,268
Total Students
274.3
Full-Time Teachers
8.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fayette County
Demographic Student Count
White1,783
Hispanic60
Black308
Asian4
Two or More111
American Indian1
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    1,783 (78.6%)
  • Black
    308 (13.6%)
  • Two or More
    111 (4.9%)
  • Hispanic
    60 (2.6%)
  • Asian
    4 (0.2%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.0%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Fayette County
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary2
Middle1
High2
Other1
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:6
Students:2,268*
Teachers (FTE):274.3*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.3
Schools in Fayette County
Found 6 Schools