Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School

Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
13520 Tennessee 59,  Somerville, TN
Fayette County School District
3.2
3.3
855 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Diane Hicks-watkins
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
760
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
25%
Average GPA
3.42
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
C+
Teachers
C
College Prep
D
Administration
D
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.42
Reading Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
46
Full Time Teachers
46
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
760
Math
360
Verbal
400
Average ACT
20
Math
18
English
20
Reading
21
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
2
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
15.5%
State Average
56.3%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
426:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.5%
Female
48.5%
Black
60.3%
White
29.8%
Hispanic
8.8%
Two or more races
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Memphis 233 Students
University of Tennessee, Knoxville 161 Students
Middle Tennessee State University 143 Students
Tennessee State University 133 Students
University of Tennessee at Martin 126 Students
Austin Peay State University 95 Students
Southwest Tennessee Community College 84 Students
Christian Brothers University 64 Students
Mississippi State University 63 Students
East Tennessee State University 57 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 87 Students
Business 44 Students
Psychology 35 Students
Biology 34 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 25 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 22 Students
Computer Science 21 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 18 Students
Physical Therapy 16 Students
Real Estate 15 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.2 86 Reviews
3.0 Senior
3/10/2025
The best part about the school is that it offers college, career and technical education. The worst part is that the school needs a lot of updating. What I would like to see changed is the food in the cafeteria.
2.0 Parent
11/5/2024
The first few years of time at FW was fairly well. The last two years have been hard. Loss of in person teachers, poor admin, low student morale.
2.0 Senior
10/29/2024
In my experience my four years has been a rollercoaster, we've been short on teachers the entire time. The administration has been decent but they aren't very involved with the student body.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 17 Reviews
5.0 teacher
7/17/2018
I love this school! They offer Dusl Enrollment courses through University if Tennessee Martin, encourage academics and athletic opprtunities!
5.0 other
12/5/2017
The current administration has done much to change the culture of the school and there is a very positive atmosphere! The attitude of the kids has improved and new programs, such as the ACT21+ Club have been implemented. CTE is offering many new programs, such as nursing, welding and teaching for st...
5.0 parent
2/27/2015
It's great! My daughter loves it and her teachers seem caring and competent. We are happy there.
5.0 parent
2/26/2015
My son loves the school. He is involved in football and Beta club. He thinks the world of his coaches and is excelling in his schoolwork.

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Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Somerville, TN and is served by the Fayette County School District in Tennessee. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 855 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 25% are proficient in reading. Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.42, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 760 and an ACT score of 20. Discover additional schools in the area, like Fayette-Ware High School, Wilder Youth Development Center, Fayette Academy, and more. Learn more about what Somerville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School.

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