Top Rankings
Fayette Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 368 students in Fayette Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Fayette Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
368 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
32 Teachers
96,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fayette Local School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 918 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#452 out of 929 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
13%
8%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
85%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,334 is higher than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,367 is higher than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,334
$17,287
Spending / Student
$18,367
$17,235
Best Fayette Local School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fayette Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 E Gamble Rd
Fayette, OH 43521
(419) 237-2776
Fayette, OH 43521
(419) 237-2776
Grades: PK-6
| 229 students
Rank: #22.
Fayette Jr/sr High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 E Gamble Rd
Fayette, OH 43521
(419) 237-2114
Fayette, OH 43521
(419) 237-2114
Grades: 7-12
| 139 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fayette Local School District?
Fayette Local School District manages 2 public schools serving 368 students.
What is the rank of Fayette Local School District?
Fayette Local School District is ranked #456 out of 918 school districts in Ohio (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fayette Local School District?
85% of Fayette Local School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fayette Local School District?
Fayette Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Fayette Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,367 is higher than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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