School district · Fayette County, GA
Fayette County School District's money: where it comes from and where it goes
In the latest recorded fiscal year (ended June 30, 2024), Fayette County School District took in $353 million and spent $337 million.
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Where it comes from
What stands out
of Fayette County School District's money comes from sales tax.Most school districts with 5,000 to 25,000 students get none.
School district taxes49%
Fees for services3.6%
What's in fees for servicesOther school charges; school lunches and 1 more
- Other school charges$6.6 million
- School lunches$3.9 million
- School tuition and transportation$2.3 million
Amounts are by Census type of charge.
State tax money42%
Money the state passes on, paid for by the state taxes residents also pay.
County and local tax money3.0%
Money passed on by the county or other local governments.
Fines and other2.5%
Where it goes
What stands out
of Fayette County School District's spending goes to schools and colleges.A typical school district with 5,000 to 25,000 students spends 96%.
Spending by category100%
What's in schools and collegesElementary and secondary schools
- Elementary and secondary schools$336 million
Sources and moreWhere these numbers come from and what they cover
Fayette County School District. U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finances, individual unit file, fiscal year ended June 30, 2024.
What this covers. The money of Fayette County School District itself. Other governments that serve the same area (the city, county, school district and state) are separate and not included. Borrowing, transfers between a government's own funds, and pension trust funds are not counted as revenue.