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These are some of the best public high schools in Fayetteville at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Districts
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Clayton County School District
52,186 students | JONESBORO, GA
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 68 schools -
Fayette County School District
20,070 students | FAYETTEVILLE, GA
Grades PK, K-12 | 24 schools
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Reviews From Schools in Fayetteville
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Parent / Guardian
September 15, 2025
I've heard about racism at this particular school district but didn't think it would happen to my child. I've brought it to the Assistant Principal's atrention that my child was called the "N" word... More
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Whitewater Middle School
Current student
August 28, 2025
School is comparable to Clayton County schools. Major drug problem, lesser fighting problem but they still occur quite often and aren't rare. Teachers assault students here and no one says anything... More
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Fayette County High School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
August 28, 2025
I was told by a concerned parent who had discovered this ENTIRE school only has TWO cameras on the property....... Of all the places that need cameras, schools would be it.
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Sara Harp Minter Elementary School