Top 5 Best 29180 South Carolina Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,082 students in 29180, SC (there are 1 private school, serving 241 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 29180, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 29180, SC are Fairfield Magnet For Math And Science, Fairfield Central High School and Kelly Miller Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29180 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29180, SC 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 53% (majority Black).

Best 29180, SC Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-6
| 205 students
Rank: #22.
Fairfield Central High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
836 Us Highway 321 Bypass Sout
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-1441
Grades: 9-12
| 629 students
Rank: #33.
Kelly Miller Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
255 Kelly Miller Road
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-2961
Grades: PK-6
| 201 students
Rank: #44.
Midlands Stem Institute
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
112 Crane Street
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 815-1524
Grades: PK-12
| 247 students
Rank: #55.
Fairfield Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
728 Us Highway 321 Bypass Sout
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-4270
Grades: 7-8
| 350 students
Rank: #66.
Fairfield Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
175 Medley Road
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-5594
Grades: PK-6
| 450 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fairfield Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
790 Us Highway 321 North
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-5506
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 29180 South Carolina

29180, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
560 Fairfield Street
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-4859
Grades: PK
| 158 students
112 Crane Street
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(864) 815-1524
Grades: K-8
| 186 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 29180, SC?
How many public schools are located in 29180?
7 public schools are located in 29180.
What percentage of students in 29180 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 29180 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29180?
29180 public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).

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