Fayette’s 2007 high school graduates scored exceptionally well on the most recent administration of the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), soaring above both state and national averages, according to results released today by the College Board.

Fayette’s students posted an overall average score of 1,548 – 76 points above that of the state and 37 points over the national average. Like the entire nation, Fayette saw a drop in its 2007 SAT scores. Fayette’s score dropped 7 points from the previous year while the state’s score fell 5 points and the nation down 7 points.

“Although our scores dropped a little from last year, we are still pleased with how our students performed on the SAT. Once again Fayette’s score is soaring above both the state and national average thanks to the hard work of our dedicated teachers, administrators, students and parents. While Fayette’s scores are high, there is room for improvement. We will work to determine why our score dropped this year and, based on what we determine, take the appropriate measures to help all of our students perform at their personal best,” says Superintendent John DeCotis.

The breakdown of Fayette’s scores is as follows: 515 critical reading, 529 mathematics and 504 writing. Fayette outscored both the state and the nation in all test sections. The county’s score is 21 points above the state and 13 points over the nation in critical reading, 34 above the state and 14 beyond the nation in mathematics and 21 over the state and 10 above the nation in writing.

A total of 1,480 high school graduates took the SAT in Fayette. In comparison to other large systems in Georgia, Fayette had the second highest score in the state.

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