Fairfax High School is a rural secondary school in Fairfax, Atchison County, Missouri.
Serving 68 students in grades 7-12, Fairfax High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 68 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Fairfax High's attendance zone encompasses the entire Fairfax, MO school district, covering approximately 127.3 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 7.1 miles and the furthest edge extending up to 12.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fairfax High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Fairfax High School's student population of 68 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
68 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Fairfax High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairfax High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#458 out of 2076 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
15%
Showing 2002–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
89.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.2%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Green
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairfax High School's ranking?
Fairfax High School is ranked #458 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fairfax High School?
The graduation rate of Fairfax High School is 50%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Fairfax High School?
68 students attend Fairfax High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Fairfax High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fairfax High School?
Fairfax High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Fairfax High School offer ?
Fairfax High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairfax High School part of?
Fairfax High School is part of Fairfax R-III School District.
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