Fayette County students improve on Milestones tests

Students in Fayette County did better on the 2016 state Milestones tests than the privious year. The tests measure grade- and course-level proficiency for grades 3-12.

Terry Oatts, Fayette’s assistant superintendent of student achievement, told the Board of Education on Monday that Fayette ranks second for overall scores in metro Atlanta. He noted that Fayette students in all subjects and grade levels scored in the top two levels (proficient and distinguished learners) 14-30 percent more than the state average, and said he expects “significant improvement” next year as well.