Fairfield Central High School

836 Us Highway 321 Bypass Sout
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 715 students in grades 9-12, Fairfield Central High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 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)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 715 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50% in SC)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Fairfield Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

Fairfield Central High School's student population of 715 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
715 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
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School Rankings

Fairfield Central High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairfield Central High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (SC)
#324 out of 1095 schools
(Top 30%)
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35-39%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fairfield Central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
75-79%
48%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fairfield Central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
3%
12%
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Black
87%
32%
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White
9%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.24
This chart display the diversity score of Fairfield Central High School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Fairfield Central High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fairfield Central High School's ranking?
Fairfield Central High School is ranked #324 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Fairfield Central High School often compared to?
Fairfield Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chester Senior High 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 39% SC state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fairfield Central High School?
The graduation rate of Fairfield Central High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Fairfield Central High School?
715 students attend Fairfield Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Fairfield Central High School students are Black, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairfield Central High School?
Fairfield Central High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fairfield Central High School offer ?
Fairfield Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairfield Central High School part of?
Fairfield Central High School is part of Fairfield 01 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 715 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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