FAYETTE COUNTY SCHOOLS

Fayette County Schools serves 5,613 students across 13 schools in a suburban West Virginia setting, with a relatively stable enrollment showing a 0.3% increase from the prior year. The district operates 8 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools with 391 teachers, resulting in a student-teacher ratio of 14.4:1.

Academic performance metrics show mixed results compared to state averages. Math proficiency stands at 31.7%, trailing the state average of 38.3% by 6.6 percentage points. Reading proficiency at 43.6% is 3.3 points below the state average of 46.9%. The graduation rate of 92.1% is slightly below the state average of 93.7%, while the dropout rate of 0.9% remains low.

The student population reflects significant economic need, with 54.4% classified as economically disadvantaged and 23.1% receiving special education services. The racial composition is predominantly White at 64.0%, with smaller populations of Black students (3.5%), Hispanic students (0.6%), and Asian students (0.1%).

Financially, the district operates with a total budget of $97.0 million and per-pupil spending of $7,374, which is approximately $1,962 below the state average of $9,336. Revenue sources are diversified, with state funding comprising 59.7% of the budget, local sources 23.5%, and federal funding 16.8%.