For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 932 students in Allendale County, SC.
The top-ranked public schools in Allendale County, SC are Allendale-fairfax High School, Allendale-fairfax Elementary School and Allendale-fairfax Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Allendale County, SC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Allendale County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Allendale County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Allendale-fairfax High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3581 Allendale-fairfax Highway
Fairfax, SC 29827
(803) 584-2311
Fairfax, SC 29827
(803) 584-2311
Gr: 9-12 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Allendale-fairfax Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3305 Allendale-fairfax Highway
Fairfax, SC 29827
(803) 584-3476
Fairfax, SC 29827
(803) 584-3476
Gr: PK-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Allendale-fairfax Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3581 Allendale-fairfax Highway
Fairfax, SC 29827
(803) 584-3489
Fairfax, SC 29827
(803) 584-3489
Gr: 6-8 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Allendale High School
Alternative School
1057 Revolutionary Raod
Fairfax, SC 29827
(803) 737-3036
Fairfax, SC 29827
(803) 737-3036
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Allendale County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Allendale Correctional Institution (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1057 Revolutionary Trail
Fairfax, SC 29827
(803) 734-0653
Fairfax, SC 29827
(803) 734-0653
734 14th Street East
Fairfax, SC 29827
(803) 632-2536
Fairfax, SC 29827
(803) 632-2536
Gr: PK-2 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Allendale County, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in Allendale County, SC include Allendale-fairfax High School, Allendale-fairfax Elementary School and Allendale-fairfax Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Allendale County?
4 public schools are located in Allendale County.
What is the racial composition of students in Allendale County?
Allendale County public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Allendale County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Allendale County include: Allendale-fairfax Middle School vs. Allendale-fairfax High School, Allendale-fairfax High School vs. Allendale-fairfax Middle School, Allendale-fairfax Elementary School vs. Allendale-fairfax High School
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