Fairfield Central High School
Tel:
(803) 635-1441
Fairfield Central High School serves 777 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Fairfield Central High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 49% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Fairfield Central High School places among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Fairfield Central High School's student population of 777 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 777 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 62 teachers |
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School Comparison
Fairfield Central High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,142 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Fairfield Central High School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
Overall Testing Rank | #388 out of 1142 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 9% |
| Black | 84% | 34% |
| White | 13% | 51% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.28 | 0.62 |
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Graduation Rate | 86% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 62% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 9% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fairfield 01 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Fairfield Central High School is Fairfield Career And Technology Center (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Fairfield Middle School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Fairfield Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Winnsboro Fairfield Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 590 students
0.1 miles
175 Medley Road
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-5594 0.1 PK-6 590 - Winnsboro Fairfield Career And Technology Center Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
0.9 miles
790 Us Highway 321 North
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-5506 0.9 9-12 n/a - Winnsboro Fairfield Magnet For Math And Science Magnet School
Grades: PK-6 | 295 students
1.3 miles
1647 Us Highway 321 Bypass Nor
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-4810 1.3 PK-6 295 - Winnsboro Fairfield Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 403 students
1.6 miles
728 Us Highway 321 Bypass Sout
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-4270 1.6 7-8 403 - Winnsboro Midland Stem Institute Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 186 students
3.8 miles
112 Crane Street
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(864) 815-1524 3.8 K-8 186
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