Fayette County Public Schools

District Overview
Headquartered at 10425 Highway 76 South in Somerville, Tennessee, Fayette County Public Schools is an open, traditional public school district serving the educational needs of a rural distant community situated within the greater Memphis metropolitan area. The non-charter system operates seven schools that collectively offer a continuous academic pathway ranging from early prekindergarten through twelfth grade. By providing a stable instructional framework across all core primary and secondary grade levels, the district serves as a central pillar of learning for local families, who can connect with administration directly at (901) 466-0078 or explore district-wide initiatives online at fcsk12.net.

The district educates a student body of 2,908 children, balanced between 1,494 male and 1,414 female pupils, with enrollment remaining consistent from early childhood programs through high school completion. Reflecting the vibrant diversity of the region, the student population predominantly includes 1,656 Black students, 841 White students, 311 Hispanic students, and 75 multiracial students, alongside American Indian, Asian, and Pacific Islander representation. For researchers analyzing administrative metrics within the 2024–2025 dataset, the district's full-time equivalent staffing figures are listed at zero across instructional and support roles, indicating that district staffing records were either unreported or pending update during the latest reporting period.
7
Total Schools
2,908
Total Students
182.0
Full-Time Teachers
N/A
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fayette County Public Schools
Demographic Student Count
White841
Hispanic311
Black1,656
Asian14
Two or More75
American Indian10
Pacific Islander1
  • Black
    1,656 (56.9%)
  • White
    841 (28.9%)
  • Hispanic
    311 (10.7%)
  • Two or More
    75 (2.6%)
  • Asian
    14 (0.5%)
  • American Indian
    10 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Fayette County Public Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary4
Middle2
High1
Other0
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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:7
Students:2,908*
Teachers (FTE):182.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:N/A
Schools in Fayette County Public Schools
Found 7 Schools