Top Rankings
Fairfield Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,670 students in Fairfield Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Fairfield Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
1,670 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
124 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Fairfield Independent School District, which is ranked #640 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#632 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
46%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.64
# American Indian Students
4 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
18 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
474 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
28%
53%
# Black Students
207 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
13%
13%
# White Students
871 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
52%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
94 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
70
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
80
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
121
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
107
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
122
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
115
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
134
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
126
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
142
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
130
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
150
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
133
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
131
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
109
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,956 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,937 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,956
$13,387
Spending / Student
$12,937
$14,116
Best Fairfield Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fairfield Intermediate School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
605 N Fairway
Fairfield, TX 75840
(903) 389-7095
Fairfield, TX 75840
(903) 389-7095
Grades: 3-5
| 371 students
Rank: #22.
Fairfield High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
631 Post Oak Rd
Fairfield, TX 75840
(903) 389-4177
Fairfield, TX 75840
(903) 389-4177
Grades: 9-12
| 523 students
Rank: #33.
Fairfield J High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 Post Oak Rd
Fairfield, TX 75840
(903) 389-4210
Fairfield, TX 75840
(903) 389-4210
Grades: 6-8
| 398 students
Rank: n/an/a
330 W Main St
Fairfield, TX 75840
(903) 389-2148
Fairfield, TX 75840
(903) 389-2148
Grades: PK-2
| 378 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fairfield Independent School District?
Fairfield Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,670 students.
What is the rank of Fairfield Independent School District?
Fairfield Independent School District is ranked #640 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (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 Texas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fairfield Independent School District?
52% of Fairfield Independent School District students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fairfield Independent School District?
Fairfield Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Fairfield Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,937 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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