For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,523 students in Fairfield City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Fairfield City School District have an average math proficiency score of 3% (versus the Alabama public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,511 Schools
# Students
1,523 Students
747,831 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
38,289 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
32:1
32:1
District Rank
Fairfield City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 143 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#136 out of 143 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
46%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.62
# American Indian Students
3 Students
6,566 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
11,346 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
47 Students
74,505 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
10%
# Black Students
1,441 Students
239,145 Students
% Black Students
95%
32%
# White Students
10 Students
393,117 Students
% White Students
1%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
11 Students
21,531 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
21,943
# Students in K Grade:
81
57,790
# Students in 1st Grade:
87
56,671
# Students in 2nd Grade:
127
54,419
# Students in 3rd Grade:
110
54,099
# Students in 4th Grade:
112
54,620
# Students in 5th Grade:
112
54,803
# Students in 6th Grade:
111
56,277
# Students in 7th Grade:
111
58,221
# Students in 8th Grade:
125
58,978
# Students in 9th Grade:
160
62,001
# Students in 10th Grade:
139
55,338
# Students in 11th Grade:
117
52,326
# Students in 12th Grade:
131
50,345
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,457 is higher than the state median of $12,931. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,198 is higher than the state median of $12,150. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student (19-20)
$13,457
$12,931
Spending / Student (19-20)
$13,198
$12,150
Best Fairfield City School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Robinson Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 61st St
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 783-6827
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 783-6827
Grades: PK-6
| 219 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Donald Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
715 Valley Rd
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 783-6823
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 783-6823
Grades: K-6
| 287 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Glen Oaks Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Highland Dr
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 783-6837
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 783-6837
Grades: K-6
| 235 students
Rank: #44.
Fairfield High Preparatory School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
610 Valley Rd
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 785-5176
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 785-5176
Grades: 7-12
| 782 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fairfield Alternative School
Alternative School
6405 Ave D
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 783-6847
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 783-6847
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fairfield Area Vocational School
Vocational School
610 Valley Rd
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 783-6850
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 783-6850
Grades: 10-12
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fairfield City School District?
Fairfield City School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,523 students.
What is the rank of Fairfield City School District?
Fairfield City School District is ranked #138 out of 143 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairfield City School District?
95% of Fairfield City School District students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fairfield City School District?
Fairfield City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 32:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 19:1.
What is Fairfield City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,198 is higher than the state median of $12,150. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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