Fayette County School System (Georgia) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Fayette County School District |
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| Address | |
| 210 Stonewall Avenue West Fayetteville, Georgia, 30214-1518 United States |
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| Coordinates | 33°26′52″N 84°27′42″W / 33.447678°N 84.461592°W |
| District information | |
| Grades | Pre-school - 12 |
| Superintendent | Dr. Joseph C. Barrow Jr. |
| Accreditation(s) | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Georgia Accrediting Commission |
| Students and staff | |
| Enrollment | 20,756 |
| Faculty | 1,379 |
| Other information | |
| Telephone | (770) 460-3535 |
| Fax | (770) 460-8191 |
The Fayette County School System is a public school district in Fayetteville, Georgia, USA. It serves all the students living in Fayette County. This county is part of the larger Atlanta metropolitan area.
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About the Fayette County School System
A school district is like a local government for schools. It makes sure that all public schools in an area run smoothly. The Fayette County School System provides education from pre-school all the way through 12th grade. It has many teachers and staff who help over 20,000 students learn and grow.
How the School Board Works
The people who live in Fayette County elect a group of five people called the school board. This board makes important decisions about the schools. They set the rules and policies for the district. They also hire a superintendent, who is like the main boss of all the schools.
Making Voting Fair
For a long time, the school board members were elected in a way called "at-large." This meant everyone in the county voted for all five board members. However, some people felt this system wasn't fair. They believed it made it hard for minority groups, like African Americans who make up about 20% of the county, to elect someone they chose to the board.
In 2013, a group called the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund filed a lawsuit. They argued that the "at-large" system was unfair and went against a law called the Voting Rights Act of 1965. This law helps make sure everyone's vote counts fairly.
A federal court agreed with the lawsuit. On May 22, 2013, the court ordered Fayette County to change its voting system. Instead of "at-large," they had to switch to "single-member districts." This means the county was divided into smaller areas, and people in each area vote for just one board member from their district. This change helps make sure that different communities have a better chance to elect someone who represents them on the school board.
Elementary Schools
- Braelinn Elementary
- Robert J. Burch Elementary
- Cleveland Elementary
- Crabapple (Lane) Elementary
- Fayetteville Elementary
- Huddleston Elementary
- Inman Road Elementary
- Kedron Elementary
- Sara Harp Minter Elementary
- North Fayette Elementary
- Oak Grove Elementary
- Peachtree City Elementary
- Peeples Elementary
- Spring Hill Elementary
Middle Schools
- Flat Rock Middle School
- J.C. Booth Middle School
- Whitewater Middle School
- Bennett's Mill Middle School
- Rising Starr Middle School is a special school. It's known as a "Georgia Lighthouse School to Watch." This school is located in Fayette County and serves students from southern Peachtree City. Atlanta magazine even named it the "Best School for Your Kid" in 2006 and 2007.
High Schools
- Fayette County Evening High
- Fayette County Open Campus
- Fayette County High School
- McIntosh High School
- Sandy Creek High School
- Starr's Mill High School
- Whitewater High School
