For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 4,067 students in Fayetteville, GA. The top ranked public high schools in Fayetteville, GA are Starrs Mill High School, Whitewater High School and Fayette County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fayetteville, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Fayetteville have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Georgia public high schools.
Fayetteville, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Starrs Mill High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Fayetteville, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Starrs Mill High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
193 Panther Path
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 486-2710
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 486-2710
Grades: 9-12
| 1,361 students
Rank: #22.
Whitewater High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Wildcat Way
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 460-3935
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 460-3935
Grades: 9-12
| 1,347 students
Rank: #33.
Fayette County High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Tiger Trl
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(770) 460-3540
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(770) 460-3540
Grades: 9-12
| 1,359 students
Fayetteville, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
245 Booker Avenue
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(770) 460-3535
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(770) 460-3535
Grades: PK-5
| 550 students
Evening School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
205 Lafayette Ave.
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(770) 460-3535
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(770) 460-3535
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
Fayette County Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
205 Lafayette Ave
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(770) 460-3990
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(770) 460-3990
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
450 Grady Ave
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(770) 460-3550
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(770) 460-3550
Grades: 6-8
| 722 students
440 Hood Ave
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(770) 460-3555
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(770) 460-3555
Grades: 3-5
| 415 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Fayetteville, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Fayetteville, GA include Starrs Mill High School, Whitewater High School and Fayette County High School. Fayetteville has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Georgia.
How many public high schools are located in Fayetteville?
3 public high schools are located in Fayetteville.
What is the racial composition of students in Fayetteville?
Fayetteville public high schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Fayetteville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Fayetteville include: Whitewater High School vs. Starrs Mill High School, Starrs Mill High School vs. Whitewater High School
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