Fayette County School District, Tennessee

Fayette County School District is a unified school district in Fayette County, Tennessee, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 43,267 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 704 sq mi (1,824 km²) of land.

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Fayette County School District in Tennessee
Collierville School DistrictArlington Community School DistrictHardeman County School District
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
43,267
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Fayette County
Land area
704 sq mi (1,824 km²)
Median household income
$88,456 ± $5,012
Median home value
$340,800 ± $12,502
Water area
1.43 sq mi (3.69 km²)
State
Tennessee
Census code (GEOID)
4701170
Coordinates (central point)
35.196993, -89.413803

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Fayette County School District, largest first

  1. Oakland (town)9,979 people
  2. Somerville (town)3,466 people
  3. Piperton (city)2,569 people
  4. Rossville (town)1,142 people
  5. Moscow (city)768 people
  6. Gallaway (city)609 people
  7. Williston (city)480 people
  8. Braden (town)308 people
  9. La Grange (town)62 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Arlington Community School District14 mi west
  2. Collierville School District19 mi southwest
  3. Hardeman County School District24 mi east
  4. Marshall County School District, Mississippi25 mi southwest
  5. Haywood County School District28 mi north
  6. Tipton County School District28 mi northwest
  7. Shelby County School District29 mi west
  8. Benton County School District, Mississippi29 mi southeast

These share a boundary with Fayette County School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Fayette County School District before you rely on it.

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