During the 2024-25 school year, Fayette County High School had 820 African American students enrolled, reflecting a 5.2% decrease compared to the prior year, reports the Georgia Department of Education.
The total enrollment at Fayette County High School was reported as 1,345 students for the 2024-25 school year. African American students comprised 61% of the student population, making up the largest single group at the school.
This campus is part of the Fayette County School District, which is headquartered in Fayetteville.
Out of the 24 schools in the Fayette County School District, Fayette County High School had the largest number of African American students with 820 in the 2024-25 school year.
There were more than 1.7 million students enrolled in Georgia public schools, as documented in the Georgia Department of Education’s Fiscal Year 2026-1 report. Enrollment was greatest in elementary grades at 787,206 students (45.9%), followed by middle school at 388,733 (22.7%) and high school at 539,092 (31.4%).
Chronic absenteeism continues to be a significant issue in Georgia schools following the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing at least 10% of school days in 2024, according to the Georgia Department of Education. In an effort to address this, GaDOE introduced a statewide campaign featuring a real-time attendance dashboard, awareness initiatives, and focused assistance for high-need districts to improve daily attendance.
Legislation in 2025 led to updated school attendance laws in Georgia, prohibiting expulsion solely due to absenteeism. The updated law also includes additional reporting obligations and harmonizes with programs aimed at helping students earn their diplomas through alternative pathways.
For 2026, Georgia’s average student-to-teacher ratio was about 14:1, which compares favorably to the national average of 15:1.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total African American students | % of African American students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 1,403 | 687 | 49% |
| 2011-12 | 1,331 | 665 | 50% |
| 2012-13 | 1,317 | 658 | 50% |
| 2013-14 | 1,316 | 684 | 52% |
| 2014-15 | 1,368 | 766 | 56% |
| 2015-16 | 1,352 | 797 | 59% |
| 2016-17 | 1,339 | 776 | 58% |
| 2017-18 | 1,357 | 787 | 58% |
| 2018-19 | 1,374 | 783 | 57% |
| 2019-20 | 1,340 | 804 | 60% |
| 2020-21 | 1,323 | 820 | 62% |
| 2021-22 | 1,306 | 809 | 62% |
| 2022-23 | 1,342 | 845 | 63% |
| 2023-24 | 1,353 | 865 | 64% |
| 2024-25 | 1,345 | 820 | 61% |
