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Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School

Fayette County, Tennessee

C
Satisfactory

2.8 / 5.0

C2.8 / 5.0
Satisfactory

High School · 2024-25

Overall Performance Summary

Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School earned an overall grade of C with a score of 2.8 out of 5.0, placing it among the upper half of high schools in Fayette County. The school ranks #3 out of 7 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 2.1.

This satisfactory rating suggests that Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School has meaningful opportunities to improve student outcomes across several accountability measures.

Below AverageDAverageCExcellentAAbove AverageB

How This Grade Was Calculated

Tennessee calculates each school’s letter grade using a weighted combination of performance indicators. Each component is scored on a 1–5 scale and assigned a letter grade.

50% weight

Below Average

D
2.0/ 5.0

Measures the percentage of students scoring On Track or Mastered on state assessments in ELA, math, science, and social studies.

30% weight

Average

C
3.0/ 5.0

Tracks how much academic progress all students made over the school year, regardless of their starting point.

10% weight

Excellent

A
5.0/ 5.0

Focuses specifically on growth among the lowest-performing 25% of students, ensuring schools support those who need it most.

10% weight

Above Average

B
4.0/ 5.0

Evaluates how well a school prepares students for life after graduation through ACT scores, graduation rates, and career readiness.

Weighted Contribution to Final Grade

D 50%
C 30%
A 10%
B 10%

The final score of 2.8is calculated by multiplying each component’s score by its weight percentage and summing the results. A higher weight means that component has a larger influence on the overall grade.

Subject Proficiency

Percentage of students scoring On Track or Mastered on TNReady assessments.

Across all tested subjects, an average of 19.6% of students at Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in ELA (High) at 27.1%, while Math (High) at 9.2% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

50%+ Proficient 30-49% Proficient Below 30%

ELA (High): 27.1% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Math (High): 9.2% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Science (High): 25.2% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Social Studies (High): 16.7% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Growth Indicators

Year-over-year academic growth measured on a 1–5 scale using TVAAS data.

Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School shows solid overall academic growth with an average score of 3.0 out of 5.0 across measured subjects. This indicates students are making expected or above-expected progress from year to year, regardless of where they started.

Literacy

5.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Numeracy

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Science

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Social Studies

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 17.5% of all students at Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Among economically disadvantaged students, the rate was 11.7%, representing a 5.8 percentage point gap that warrants attention.

All Students
17.5%

Below the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
11.7%

Below the proficiency benchmark

College & Career Readiness

Metrics that measure how well students are prepared for postsecondary success.

College and career readiness is a critical indicator of long-term student outcomes. Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School reports a ready graduate rate of 11.8%.

Overall Rate
63.2%

Strong performance

ACT Ready
11.8%

Area for improvement

Postsecondary
54.2

Reported metric

Industry Cert
5.7%

Area for improvement

Military Ready
6.1%

Area for improvement

How Does Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School Compare?

Overall score compared to the Fayette County average and the Tennessee state average.

With a score of 2.8, Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School is above the Fayette County average of 2.1 and below the statewide average of 3.4. Among 7 schools in Fayette County, this school holds the #3 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School’s performance data.

What grade did Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School receive?
Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School received an overall grade of C (Satisfactory) with a score of 2.8 out of 5.0 for the 2024-25 school year. This grade is determined by the Tennessee Department of Education based on student achievement, growth, and college and career readiness indicators.
How does Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School compare to other Fayette County schools?
Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School ranks #3 out of 7 schools in Fayette County. The county average score is 2.1, and Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School’s score of 2.8 is above that average. This places the school among the stronger performers in the county.
What does the growth score mean for Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School’s average growth score of 3.0 out of 5.0 indicates solid year-over-year progress. A score at or above 3.0 means students are growing at or above the expected rate.
Is Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School above or below the state average?
Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School’s score of 2.8 is below the approximate Tennessee state average of 3.4. This means the school has room to improve to reach the statewide benchmark.
Which subjects are strongest at Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School?
The highest proficiency rate is in ELA (High) at 27.1%, while the lowest is in Math (High) at 9.2%. Across all 4 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 19.6%.

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Data from the Tennessee Department of Education | 2024-25 School Year