For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,663 students in Fayette, AL.
The top-ranked public schools in Fayette, AL are Fayette Elementary School, Hubbertville School and Fayette County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fayette, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Fayette have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Fayette, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fayette Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
509 2nd St Ne
Fayette, AL 35555
(205) 932-3161
Fayette, AL 35555
(205) 932-3161
Gr: PK-4 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Hubbertville School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7360 County Road 49
Fayette, AL 35555
(205) 487-2845
Fayette, AL 35555
(205) 487-2845
Gr: PK-12 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Fayette County High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
202 Tiger Drive
Fayette, AL 35555
(205) 932-6313
Fayette, AL 35555
(205) 932-6313
Gr: 9-12 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Fayette Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
418 3rd Ave Ne
Fayette, AL 35555
(205) 932-7660
Fayette, AL 35555
(205) 932-7660
Gr: 5-8 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Fayette, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in Fayette, AL include Fayette Elementary School, Hubbertville School and Fayette County High School.
How many public schools are located in Fayette?
4 public schools are located in Fayette.
What is the racial composition of students in Fayette?
Fayette public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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