Top Rankings
Fairfield 01 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,103 students in Fairfield 01 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
Public Schools in Fairfield 01 School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,276 Schools
# Students
2,103 Students
795,969 Students
# Teachers
208 Teachers
56,621 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fairfield 01 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 74 school districts in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#40 out of 74 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
50%
Graduation Rate
82%
83.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)26.9%
25.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.67
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
83%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
9%
46%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,402 is higher than the state median of $18,162. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,293 is higher than the state median of $16,961. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$60 MM
$14,457 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$57 MM
$13,500 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$28,402
$18,162
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$27,293
$16,961
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Fairfield 01 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairfield Magnet For Math And Science
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1647 Us Highway 321 Bypass Nor
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-4810
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-4810
Gr: PK-6 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Fairfield Central High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
836 Us Highway 321 Bypass Sout
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-1441
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-1441
Gr: 9-12 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Mccrorey-liston School Of Technology
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1978 Sc Highway 215 South
Blair, SC 29015
(803) 635-9490
Blair, SC 29015
(803) 635-9490
Gr: PK-6 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Geiger Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 T.m. Cook Road
Ridgeway, SC 29130
(803) 337-8288
Ridgeway, SC 29130
(803) 337-8288
Gr: PK-6 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Kelly Miller Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
255 Kelly Miller Road
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-2961
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-2961
Gr: PK-6 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Fairfield Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
728 Us Highway 321 Bypass Sout
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-4270
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-4270
Gr: 7-8 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #77.
Fairfield Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
175 Medley Road
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-5594
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-5594
Gr: PK-6 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Fairfield Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
790 Us Highway 321 North
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-5506
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-5506
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fairfield 01 School District?
Fairfield 01 School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,103 students.
What is the rank of Fairfield 01hool District?
Fairfield 01hool District is ranked #43 out of 74 school districts in South Carolina (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 South Carolina school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fairfield 01hool District?
83% of Fairfield 01hool District students are Black, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fairfield 01hool District?
Fairfield 01hool District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What is Fairfield 01hool District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,293 is higher than the state median of $16,961. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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