Fairborn City School District

306 E Whittier Ave
Fairborn, OH 45324-5313
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Fairborn City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,265 students in Fairborn City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Fairborn City School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,528 Schools
# Students
4,265 Students
1,658,466 Students
# Teachers
260 Teachers
96,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Fairborn City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 909 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OH)
#534 out of 931 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

45%
54%

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55%
60%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

59%
63%
89%
86.2%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
39.4%
30.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.54

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
5%
8%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
12%
17%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% White
70%
65%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
7%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,747 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,383. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,161 is higher than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$76 MM
$32,146 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$107 MM
$31,536 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$17,747
$19,383

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$25,161
$19,015

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Fairborn City School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairborn Intermediate School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1020 S Maple Ave
Fairborn, OH 45324
(937) 878-3969
Gr: 2-5 | 1,047 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Fairborn High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1523 Commerce Center Blvd
Fairborn, OH 45324
(937) 879-3611
Gr: 9-12 | 1,027 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Fairborn Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
900 E Dayton Yellow Springs Rd
Fairborn, OH 45324
(937) 878-4681
Gr: 6-8 | 926 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Fairborn Primary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
63 W Funderburg Rd
Fairborn, OH 45324
(937) 878-3961
Gr: PK-2 | 1,261 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
306 E Whittier Ave
Fairborn, OH 45324
(937) 878-3961
Gr: 7-11 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Fairborn City School District?
Fairborn City School District manages 5 public schools serving 4,265 students.
What is the rank of Fairborn City School District?
Fairborn City School District is ranked #548 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fairborn City School District?
70% of Fairborn City School District students are White, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fairborn City School District?
Fairborn City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Fairborn City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,161 is higher than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,265 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : 89% (Top 30% in OH)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55% (Btm 50%)
  • : 59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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