Starrs Mill High School

1,360 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Starrs Mill High School, located in Fayetteville, Georgia, is a highly regarded public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum, the school consistently ranks among the top institutions in the state. It offers a diverse array of advanced placement (AP) courses, dual enrollment opportunities, and specialized programs designed to challenge students and prepare them for success in higher education and their future professional careers.

Beyond academics, Starrs Mill is well-regarded for its vibrant extracurricular environment, featuring a wide range of athletic teams, performing arts programs, and student-led clubs. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive community culture centered around the "Panther" spirit, emphasizing leadership, character development, and civic responsibility. With a dedicated faculty and a focus on holistic student growth, Starrs Mill High School remains a focal point of the Fayetteville community, helping students build a strong foundation for their post-graduation pursuits.

1,360

Total Students

90.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Starrs Mill High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	938
Hispanic	134
Black	144
Asian	73
Two or More	59
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	6

White
938 (69.0 %)
Black
144 (10.6 %)
Hispanic
134 (9.9 %)
Asian
73 (5.4 %)
Two or More
59 (4.3 %)
American Indian
6 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fayette County
Phone:	(770)486-2710
Website:	http://wwwfcboe.org/smhs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,360
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	90.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	131
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 348

Grade 10 355

Grade 11 348

Grade 12 309