C
Below Average
52/100

Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 13520 Hwy 59 West, Somerville, TN 38068
Overall
C
52/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 17% · Math 3% proficient · 17th percentile in Tennessee
Graduation
B
90% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Tennessee schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

52
Repit Score
out of 100
802
Students
enrolled
17.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%17/100reading 21st percentile, math 12th percentile among Tennessee high schools (2020–21 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%54/10090% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%73/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 35% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Tennessee schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −28 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Tennessee. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency17% (−12 pts vs. state avg 29%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency3% (−23 pts vs. state avg 25%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
🎓 Graduation rate90% (+1 pts vs. state avg 89%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Tennessee state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White22%5%reading -20 pts, math -15 pts8th percentile (list)
Black12%3%reading -6 pts, math -3 pts20th percentile (list)
Low-income12%3%reading -6 pts, math -4 pts16th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 13520 Hwy 59 West
City Somerville
ZIP Code 38068
District 4701170
NCES School ID 470117001921
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 38068

Understanding the community around Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $67,538
Per Capita Income $31,884
Poverty Rate 12.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 31.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.5%
High School or Higher 89.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $229,800
Median Rent $824
Owner-Occupied 72.7%
Renter-Occupied 27.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.9%
Female 45.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 61.2%
White 26.2%
Hispanic/Latino 10.4%
Two or More Races 1.6%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 802
Teachers (FTE) 46.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School?
Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School has a Repit School Score of 52 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School?
Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School has 802 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.4:1.
What grades does Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School serve?
Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School receive per student?
Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School receives $12,193 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School in 38068 ▼
Avg Home Value
$303,788
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,051
1-Year Change
+4.0%
% Renters
27.3%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026