George R. Sims House · Photo: Ramsey Eden · CC BY-SA 3.0Tyrone’s public schools outscore 93% of Georgia districts
On the state math tests, 59% of Tyrone’s students scored proficient, above the Georgia average (37%). The grade covers the public school district serving Tyrone, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Georgia, not nationally.
From Georgia state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Tyrone’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 57 Georgia towns with household incomes within a quarter of Tyrone’s, its schools beat 88%, lower than their 93% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 62% and math 59% in spring 2022, against 40% and 37% statewide; 92% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $15,176 per student, against $15,800 across Georgia (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
14 elementary schools, then five middle and five high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Crossroads Christian School (private), Clearwater Academy (private) and Crestwood Christian Academy (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Tyrone’s grade
A: better than 93% of Georgia school districts, #7 of 260 Georgia towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Georgia average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Tyrone, with each school’s own grade.
Tyrone’s public schools are run by Fayette County School District, which also serves Brooks, Fayetteville, Peachtree City and Woolsey. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Tyrone vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Georgia towns that share Tyrone’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Tyrone | A | Fayette County |
| Peachtree City | A | Fayette County |
Every school in Tyrone
27 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Georgia’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
1 duplicate private-school records merged.
Questions about Tyrone’s schools
Are Tyrone’s schools good?
By Georgia’s own tests, yes: the public schools Tyrone children attend outscore 93% of Georgia’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #7 of 260 Georgia towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 88%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Tyrone in?
Fayette County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 19,800 students in 24 schools (2024–25).
Where do Tyrone kids go to high school?
One of 5 high schools, depending on your address: McIntosh High School, Fayette County High School, Starrs Mill High School, Whitewater High School and Sandy Creek High School.
What is Tyrone’s graduation rate?
92% of the class of 2023 in Fayette County School District graduated in four years, against 84% across Georgia.
How much does Tyrone spend per student?
$15,176 in Fayette County School District (FY2024), against $15,800 across Georgia. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Tyrone?
Yes: Crossroads Christian School (religious, grades K–8, 52 students), Clearwater Academy (special education, grades 1–12, 37 students) and Crestwood Christian Academy (religious, grades 12, 1 students).
Parents talk
What Tyrone families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Tyrone → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Georgia. Stars are from neighbors.