For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,238 students in Fayette County, AL.
The top-ranked public schools in Fayette County, AL are Berry Elementary School, Fayette Elementary School and Hubbertville School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fayette County, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Fayette County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Fayette County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Berry Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
341 School Avenue
Berry, AL 35546
(205) 689-4464
Berry, AL 35546
(205) 689-4464
Gr: PK-6 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
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 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
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 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
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 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
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 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
Berry High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18242 Highway 18 E
Berry, AL 35546
(205) 689-4467
Berry, AL 35546
(205) 689-4467
Gr: 7-12 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Fayette County, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in Fayette County, AL include Berry Elementary School, Fayette Elementary School and Hubbertville School.
How many public schools are located in Fayette County?
6 public schools are located in Fayette County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fayette County?
Fayette County public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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