For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,551 students in Fairfield County, SC (there are 1 private school, serving 243 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Fairfield County, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Fairfield County, SC are Fairfield Magnet For Math And Science, Fairfield Central High School and Geiger Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairfield County, SC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in Fairfield County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Fairfield County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fairfield Magnet For Math And Science
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1647 Us Highway 321 Bypass Nor
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-4810
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-4810
Grades: PK-6
| 203 students
Rank: #22.
Fairfield Central High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
836 Us Highway 321 Bypass Sout
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-1441
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-1441
Grades: 9-12
| 715 students
Rank: #33.
Geiger Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
150 T.m. Cook Road
Ridgeway, SC 29130
(803) 337-8288
Ridgeway, SC 29130
(803) 337-8288
Grades: PK-6
| 247 students
Rank: #44.
Midlands Stem Institute
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
112 Crane Street
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 815-1524
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 815-1524
Grades: K-12
| 188 students
Rank: #55.
Kelly Miller Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
255 Kelly Miller Road
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-2961
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-2961
Grades: PK-6
| 224 students
Rank: #66.
Fairfield Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
728 Us Highway 321 Bypass Sout
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-4270
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-4270
Grades: 7-8
| 319 students
Rank: #77.
Fairfield Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
175 Medley Road
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-5594
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-5594
Grades: PK-6
| 520 students
Rank: #88.
Mccrorey-liston School Of Technology
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1978 Sc Highway 215 South
Blair, SC 29015
(803) 635-9490
Blair, SC 29015
(803) 635-9490
Grades: PK-6
| 135 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Fairfield County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
560 Fairfield Street
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-4859
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-4859
Grades: PK
| 158 students
Midland Stem Institute (Closed 2021)
Charter School
112 Crane Street
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(864) 815-1524
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(864) 815-1524
Grades: K-8
| 186 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fairfield County, SC?
The top ranked public schools in Fairfield County, SC include Fairfield Magnet For Math And Science, Fairfield Central High School and Geiger Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Fairfield County, SC?
9 public schools are located in Fairfield County, SC.
What percentage of students in Fairfield County, SC go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Fairfield County, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fairfield County, SC?
Fairfield County, SC public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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