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Fayette County

Kentucky · Public School District
80
Schools
41,422
Students
$17,525
Per-Pupil Spend
+22% nat'l
50.0%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
87.6%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Fayette County is a public school district in Kentucky serving 41,422 students across 80 schools. It includes 41 elementary, 12 middle, 20 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.6% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,525 is above average for a US public school district. 50% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 37/100.

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All Schools (80)
Elementary Schools41 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Arlington Elementary SchoolPK–05301
Ashland Elementary SchoolKG–05249
Athens-Chilesburg ElementaryKG–05533
Booker T Washington Elementary SchoolPK–05313
Brenda Cowan ElementaryPK–05537
Cardinal Valley Elementary SchoolPK–05602
Carter G. Woodson Preparatory AcademyKG–05100
Cassidy Elementary SchoolKG–05654
Clays Mill Elementary SchoolKG–05517
Coventry Oak ElementaryPK–05674
Deep Springs Elementary SchoolPK–05520
Dixie Elementary Magnet SchoolPK–05542
Garden Springs Elementary SchoolKG–05409
Garrett Morgan ElementaryKG–05756
Glendover Elementary SchoolPK–05456
Harrison Elementary SchoolKG–05179
Homebound ElementaryPK–052
James Lane Allen Elementary SchoolPK–05420
Julius Marks Elementary SchoolPK–05480
Lansdowne Elementary SchoolPK–05558
Liberty ElementaryKG–05722
Madeline M Breckinridge Elem SchoolPK–05509
Mary Todd Elementary SchoolPK–05382
Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elem SchoolKG–05563
Meadowthorpe Elementary SchoolPK–05480
Millcreek Elementary SchoolPK–05541
Northern Elementary SchoolPK–05439
Picadome Elementary SchoolPK–05430
Ridge Hospital Alt. ElementaryKG–052
Rise STEM Academy for GirlsKG–08232
Rosa Parks Elementary SchoolKG–05706
Russell Cave Elementary SchoolPK–05240
Sandersville ElementaryPK–05721
Southern Elementary SchoolPK–05526
Squires Elementary SchoolPK–05431
Stonewall Elementary SchoolPK–05655
Tates Creek Elementary SchoolPK–05642
Veterans Park Elementary SchoolKG–05687
Wellington ElementaryPK–05606
William Wells Brown ElementaryPK–05308
Yates Elementary SchoolPK–05360
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,525+22% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
36%
50%
State
35.5%
Local (property tax)
49.8%
Federal
14.7%

Funding is shared between state (36%) and local sources (50%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
80
Schools
41,422
Students
50%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.6%
Opportunity Score37/100
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $17,525 per pupil — 22% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 80 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Fayette County?
Fayette County has 80 public schools, serving a total of 41,422 students.
What is the graduation rate for Fayette County?
The graduation rate is 87.6%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Fayette County spend per student?
Fayette County spends $17,525 per pupil — 22% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Fayette County?
50% of students in Fayette County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Fayette County?
No, Fayette County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Fayette County serve?
Fayette County serves grades PK through UG, covering elementary level.
What is the opportunity score for Fayette County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Fayette County is 37/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.