B+
Fayette Local School District
Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 3 towns
Serves Gorham Township, Fayette and Franklin Township.
Students
328
Schools
2
Spent per student
$20,611
OH $16,610
Students per teacher
10:1
Free or reduced lunch
53%
Debt
$3.7M
fiscal 2024
What stands out about Fayette Local School District
- School Grade B+: better than 68% of Ohio districts
- Math proficiency 12 pts above the state
- Spends 24% more per student than the OH average
- 10 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 15.7% since 2020
- Debt of $3.7M, about $11,220 per student
Where would my kid go?
The school path for West Unity.
K–6Hilltop Elementary SchoolMillcreek-West Unity Local School District
7–12Hilltop High SchoolMillcreek-West Unity Local School District
Test scores vs. OH
2020–21Math proficiency62%
State average 49.7%
Reading / language arts57%
State average 57.2%
Graduation rate (4-year)90%
State average 85.3% · small group: the state reports 80–100%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$20,611 per student · 24% above OH
Spending
Classroom instruction 61%Support & administration 35%Other 3%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 42%State 51%Federal 6%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
389’20
374’21
361’22
368’23
328’24
Down 15.7% since 2020.
Students
White 87%Hispanic 11%Two or more races <1%Black <1%Asian <1%
Schools in the district
2 public schools.
Towns served
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.