Top Rankings
Fairfield 01 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,278 students in Fairfield 01 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
Public Schools in Fairfield 01 School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,281 Schools
# Students
2,278 Students
789,960 Students
# Teachers
236 Teachers
54,656 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Fairfield 01 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 76 school districts in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#47 out of 81 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
50%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.66
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,193 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
11 Students
13,762 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
64 Students
100,535 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
13%
# Black Students
1,911 Students
249,652 Students
% Black Students
84%
31%
# White Students
240 Students
377,241 Students
% White Students
11%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
958 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
49 Students
45,455 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
205
26,663
# Students in K Grade:
148
54,320
# Students in 1st Grade:
143
57,885
# Students in 2nd Grade:
151
56,662
# Students in 3rd Grade:
144
57,133
# Students in 4th Grade:
162
57,214
# Students in 5th Grade:
164
58,187
# Students in 6th Grade:
162
58,830
# Students in 7th Grade:
198
59,976
# Students in 8th Grade:
139
62,318
# Students in 9th Grade:
198
72,477
# Students in 10th Grade:
157
64,173
# Students in 11th Grade:
159
53,571
# Students in 12th Grade:
148
50,551
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,693 is higher than the state median of $15,297. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,606 is higher than the state median of $14,891. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$54 MM
$12,084 MM
Spending
$54 MM
$11,764 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,693
$15,297
Spending / Student
$23,606
$14,891
Best Fairfield 01 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fairfield Magnet For Math And Science
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1647 Us Highway 321 Bypass Nor
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-4810
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-4810
Grades: PK-6
| 217 students
Rank: #22.
Fairfield Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
836 Us Highway 321 Bypass Sout
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-1441
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-1441
Grades: 9-12
| 662 students
Rank: #33.
Mccrorey-liston School Of Technology
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1978 Sc Highway 215 South
Blair, SC 29015
(803) 635-9490
Blair, SC 29015
(803) 635-9490
Grades: PK-6
| 135 students
Rank: #44.
Kelly Miller Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
255 Kelly Miller Road
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-2961
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-2961
Grades: PK-6
| 205 students
Rank: #55.
Geiger Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
150 T.m. Cook Road
Ridgeway, SC 29130
(803) 337-8288
Ridgeway, SC 29130
(803) 337-8288
Grades: PK-6
| 259 students
Rank: #66.
Fairfield Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
728 Us Highway 321 Bypass Sout
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-4270
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-4270
Grades: 7-8
| 337 students
Rank: #77.
Fairfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
175 Medley Road
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-5594
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-5594
Grades: PK-6
| 463 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fairfield Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
790 Us Highway 321 North
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-5506
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-5506
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fairfield 01 School District?
Fairfield 01 School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,278 students.
What is the rank of Fairfield 01hool District?
Fairfield 01hool District is ranked #47 out of 76 school districts in South Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Carolina school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fairfield 01hool District?
84% of Fairfield 01hool District students are Black, 11% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fairfield 01hool District?
Fairfield 01hool District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Fairfield 01hool District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,606 is higher than the state median of $14,891. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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