Fayette County Public Schools
Fayetteville, Georgia
District Motto
About the District
About Fayette County Public Schools
Fayette County Public Schools, located in Fayette County, Georgia, serves the communities of Brooks, Fayetteville, Peachtree City, Tyrone, and Woolsey. Our district is committed to providing high-quality educational opportunities that prepare every student for success in school, college, careers, and life. Fayette County Public Schools includes 24 traditional schools and Fayette LIFE Academy, offering a variety of learning environments to meet the needs of all students.
- 14 Elementary Schools (Grades K to 5)
- 5 Middle Schools (Grades 6 to 8)
- 5 High Schools (Grades 9 to 12)
- Fayette LIFE Academy (Non-traditional learning environments Fayette Virtual Academy, Horizon Academy, Open Campus Academy): 3
The Center of Innovation (COI) campus provides students with cutting-edge Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) programs. Through hands-on learning, industry partnerships, and real-world experiences, students gain the knowledge and technical skills needed to succeed in college and today's workforce.
Fayette County Public Schools: By the Numbers
Our Stats
- 25 schools
- 19,480 system enrollment as of October 31, 2025
- 95.4% 2025 graduation rate
- 80% enroll in college (2024 data)
- 60% graduate HOPE eligible (2024 data)
Teachers & Staff
- 1,457 teachers and staff
- 1,228 classroom teachers
- 229 support staff
Teacher Degree Stats
- Bachelors: 22.1%
- Masters: 46.3%
- Specialist: 27.6%
- Doctorate: 3.7%
2025 ACT Results
Average Composite Test Scores
- FCPS: 24.2
- Georgia: 22.4
- United States: 20.0
School Scores
- Fayette County High: 21.2
- McIntosh High: 24.7
- Sandy Creek High: 20.1
- Starr’s Mill High: 25.1
- Whitewater High: 21.8
Subject Scores
| Area | FCPS | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | 22.6 | 20.6 | 18.4 |
| Math | 23.4 | 20.7 | 18.9 |
| Reading | 24.2 | 22.4 | 20.0 |
| Science | 23.4 | 21.4 | 19.6 |
#3 in state among districts with at least 200 test takers
2025 CCRPI
| Category | Elementary | Middle | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Content Mastery | 93.1 | 92.7 | 94.0 |
| Progress | 96.8 | 92.8 | 90.2 |
| Closing the Gap | 90.7 | 91.7 | 79.2 |
| Readiness | 92.0 | 92.8 | 83.9 |
FCPS exceeds the state average in all categories.
FCPS exceeds 2024 scores in 11 of 13 categories.
Fayette County Map
Blue Shading Denotes Greater Atlanta Metro Area
Transportation
- 2,200,000 annual miles traveled
- 13,409 students with bus schedules
- 143 daily routes
- 713 daily trips
- 134 full-time drivers
- 10 maintenance techs
2025 SAT Scores
#2 among districts with at least 600 test takers in state
| Group | ERW | Math | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| FCPS | 572 | 552 | 1124 |
| GA | 526 | 502 | 1029 |
| USA | 508 | 488 | 996 |
School Scores
| School | ERW | Math | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayette County High | 536 | 510 | 1046 |
| McIntosh High | 596 | 575 | 1171 |
| Sandy Creek High | 536 | 506 | 1041 |
| Starr’s Mill High | 593 | 582 | 1175 |
| Whitewater High | 570 | 554 | 1125 |
2025 AP Exam
Advanced Placement
- 83% scored a 3 or higher, eligible for college credit
- 29 AP courses offered
- 5,974 AP exams taken
- 2,769 students took AP exams
- $3.7 million estimated college tuition savings
Special Programs
- 19.5% gifted students
- 12.2% receive special education services
- 9.9% active English Language Learners
- 33.9% eligible for free or reduced-price meals