Fayette Schools Earn 17 Healthiest School Honors
Seventeen Fayette County Public Schools campuses were named to America's Healthiest Schools list, up from eight last year.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Secondary Education
Live Poll
Do you think your local public schools are doing enough to promote student health?
Fayette County Public Schools had 17 campuses named to the America's Healthiest Schools list, and each school received a recognition banner on Wednesday. Last year, eight Fayette County schools made the list.
Why it matters
The recognition places Fayette County among nearly 1,400 schools selected nationally and among 142 schools selected across Kentucky. The growth from eight to 17 campuses in one year shows a broader number of local schools meeting the list's criteria.
Fayette County Public Schools had 17 campuses named to the list, including 11 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 2 high schools or alternative campuses. The district's count more than doubled from eight schools last year, though the source does not explain the criteria behind the increase.
The players
Fayette County Public Schools
The public school district serving Fayette County, Kentucky, which includes Lexington, and which operates the 17 honored campuses.
The details
Each of the 17 honored schools received a recognition banner on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. The district's honorees span elementary, middle, and high school levels, with the majority at the elementary level.
Timeline
Last year: eight Fayette County schools made the America's Healthiest Schools list.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026: Schools received recognition banners.
Season Trajectory
The increase from eight to 17 recognized campuses marks a notable change for Fayette County in the America's Healthiest Schools program. The district's growth sits alongside its 142-school total for Kentucky, which places local schools within a statewide group of honorees.
Families with children in Fayette County Public Schools can see that 17 campuses now carry the America's Healthiest Schools recognition, up from eight last year. The recognition reflects the schools' health-focused programs, which families may ask about when choosing or evaluating a campus.
The takeaway
The jump from eight to 17 honored campuses shows that health-focused recognition is reaching more Fayette County schools. Parents interested in school wellness can ask their campus which programs contributed to its recognition.
Further reading
For more on how local campuses are approaching student wellness, explore Secondary Education coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Wkyt.
Live Poll
Do you think your local public schools are doing enough to promote student health?
