Fairfield 01 School District

1226 Us Highway 321 Bypass South
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

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 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,229 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 53% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,275 Schools
# Students
2,229 Students
793,942 Students
# Teachers
217 Teachers
55,972 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.
This School District
State Average (SC)
#40 out of 74 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
36%
43%
44%
52%
40%
50%
82%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.67
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
3%
14%
% Black
84%
31%
% White
10%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $24,214 is higher than the state median of $15,220. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,125 is higher than the state median of $14,817. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (SC)
Total Revenue
$54 MM
$12,084 MM
Spending
$54 MM
$11,764 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,214
$15,220
Spending / Student
$24,125
$14,817

Best Fairfield 01 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairfield Magnet For Math And Science
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1647 Us Highway 321 Bypass Nor
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-4810
Gr: PK-6 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Fairfield Central High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
836 Us Highway 321 Bypass Sout
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-1441
Gr: 9-12 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Mccrorey-liston School Of Technology
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1978 Sc Highway 215 South
Blair, SC 29015
(803) 635-9490
Gr: PK-6 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #44.
Geiger Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
150 T.m. Cook Road
Ridgeway, SC 29130
(803) 337-8288
Gr: PK-6 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #55.
Kelly Miller Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
255 Kelly Miller Road
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-2961
Gr: PK-6 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Fairfield Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
728 Us Highway 321 Bypass Sout
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-4270
Gr: 7-8 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #77.
Fairfield Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
175 Medley Road
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-5594
Gr: PK-6 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Fairfield Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
790 Us Highway 321 North
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 2,229 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?
84% of Fairfield 01hool District students are Black, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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 $24,125 is higher than the state median of $14,817. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,229 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : 82% (Btm 50% in SC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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