Serving 311 students in grades 9-12, Allendale Fairfax High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 311 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Allendale Fairfax High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Allendale Fairfax High School's student population of 311 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
311 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Allendale Fairfax High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Allendale Fairfax High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#473 out of 1154 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
13%
Black
93%
31%
White
3%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Allendale Fairfax High School's ranking?
Allendale Fairfax High School is ranked #473 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Allendale Fairfax High School often compared to?
Allendale Fairfax High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Allendale-fairfax Middle School, Allendale-fairfax Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Allendale Fairfax High School?
The graduation rate of Allendale Fairfax High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Allendale Fairfax High School?
311 students attend Allendale Fairfax High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Allendale Fairfax High School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Allendale Fairfax High School?
Allendale Fairfax High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Allendale Fairfax High School offer ?
Allendale Fairfax High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Allendale Fairfax High School part of?
Allendale Fairfax High School is part of Allendale 01 School District.
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