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Best Fayetteville Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,865 students in Fayetteville, TN (there are , serving 775 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Fayetteville, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Fayetteville, TN are South Lincoln School, Highland Rim School and Ralph Askins School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fayetteville, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Fayetteville have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Fayetteville, TN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Lincoln School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
362 Smith Mill Rd
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 937-7385
Gr: PK-8 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Highland Rim School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
111 Highland Rim Rd
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-4197
Gr: PK-8 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Ralph Askins School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
901 Shady Ln
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-5311
Gr: PK-5 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln County High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1233 Huntsville Hwy
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-6505
Gr: 9-12 | 1,208 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Central Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
900 South Main Ave
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-6156
Gr: 4-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Fayetteville Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 A Wilson Pkwy
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 438-2533
Gr: 6-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #77.
Fayetteville High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 Wilson Pkwy
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-3158
Gr: 9-12 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #88.
Lincoln Central Virtual Academy
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
909 Main Avenue South
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-6156
Gr: K-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Fayetteville, Tennessee

Fayetteville, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Lincoln County Adult High School (Closed 2008)
911 Main Street South
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 438-1489
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Lincoln County Ninth Grade Academy (Closed 2020)
900 Main Avenue South
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-6156
Gr: 9-10 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Stone Bridge Academy (Closed 2023)
1107 Hedgemont Ave
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-3939
Gr: PK

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Fayetteville, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in Fayetteville, TN include South Lincoln School, Highland Rim School and Ralph Askins School.
How many public schools are located in Fayetteville?
8 public schools are located in Fayetteville.
What percentage of students in Fayetteville go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Fayetteville are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fayetteville?
Fayetteville public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Fayetteville are often viewed compared to one another?

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