Fairfield City School District
School District · Fairfield, Alabama
Avg Rating
3.9
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,266
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.1:1
Avg Rating
3.9
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,266
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.1:1
Evaluating Fairfield City?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Fairfield City as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Robinson Primary School
Fairfield · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Glen Oaks Elementary School
Fairfield · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Fairfield High Preparatory School
Fairfield · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#141 of 141
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.5
below Alabama avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,266
+$3,458 vs Alabama median
District size
1,321 students
Smaller than Alabama median
The short answer
Fairfield City ranks #141 of 141 Alabama districts by overall school rating. Fairfield City's schools with real test data average 3.9/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Robinson Primary School (5.7/10), Glen Oaks Elementary School (4.5/10), and Fairfield High Preparatory School (3.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Fairfield City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robinson Primary School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Glen Oaks Elementary School | 4.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Fairfield High Preparatory School | 3.1 / 10 |
| 4 | C J Donald Middle School | 2.4 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Fairfield City
Fairfield City is a Fairfield, Alabama school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,321 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.1:1. The district invests $16,266 per student annually.
With an average rating of 3.9/10, Fairfield City has schools with varying levels of academic achievement.
The highest-rated school in the district is Robinson Primary School, which has a composite score of 5.7/10.
In standardized testing, Fairfield City students show an average math proficiency of 32.2% and ELA proficiency of 35.7%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Fairfield City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Fairfield City with test data.
Schools in Fairfield City
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Alabama
- City
- Fairfield
- Total Enrollment
- 1,321
- Teachers (FTE)
- 69
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Fairfield City?
Fairfield City has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Fairfield City?
The average composite rating for Fairfield City is 3.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Fairfield City?
Fairfield City spends $16,266 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Fairfield City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Fairfield City is 19.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Fairfield City?
Robinson Primary School is the highest-rated school in Fairfield City with a composite score of 5.7/10.
What are the test scores in Fairfield City?
Across schools in Fairfield City with test data, the average math proficiency is 32.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 35.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Fairfield City compare to other districts in Alabama?
Fairfield City has an average school rating of 3.9/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Alabama by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 3.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 32.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 35.7%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Alabama Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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