Serving 337 students in grades 7-8, Fairfield Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 18% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% 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: 7-8
- Enrollment: 337 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fairfield Middle 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
Fairfield Middle School's student population of 337 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
337 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fairfield Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairfield Middle School is 0.25, 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
#963 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
13%
Black
86%
31%
White
9%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairfield Middle School's ranking?
Fairfield Middle School is ranked #963 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Fairfield Middle School?
337 students attend Fairfield Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Fairfield Middle School students are Black, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairfield Middle School?
Fairfield Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fairfield Middle School offer ?
Fairfield Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairfield Middle School part of?
Fairfield Middle School is part of Fairfield 01 School District.
School Reviews
5 1/31/2011
This is a very good school. My daughters went to this school. The teachers, faculty and staff both did they best to work with my daughters. I always worked with my daughters and I also volunteered alot. They have grea activities to qet involved with. I want to thank the faculty and staff, also the teachers yall did a very good job at working with them.
2 1/17/2011
Fairfeild Middle School located in Winnsboro S.C is a terrible place to send your child. They do not have the resourses for abused children and push any problems under the rug. I am a former student and I was bullied by the 8th graders yet they did nothing when i reported it. When I was hospitalized for depression and tried to cut my wrists at school they punished me instead of trying to figure the puzzle out or even asking why I would do such a thing.The teachers sit on there phones and do not try to help you understand things. Fairfield County Schools public and non-public are a definate answer no to send your children!
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