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6.2avg / 10

Fairfield City School District

School District · Fairfield, Ohio

Students: 9,592
Teachers (FTE): 521

Avg Rating

6.2

out of 10

Schools

10

6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

9,592

Student-Teacher Ratio

18.4:1

How this district compares

Ohio rank

#389 of 613

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.0

below Ohio avg

Per-pupil spending

$12,387

$2,270 vs Ohio median

District size

9,592 students

Much larger than Ohio median

The short answer

Fairfield City ranks #389 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Fairfield City's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Fairfield West Elementary School (7.1/10), Crossroads Middle School (6.9/10), and Fairfield Central Elementary School (6.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds
Fairfield West Elementary School

Rates 7.1/10 despite 58% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.9 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Fairfield City schools.

Top-Rated Schools in Fairfield City

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Fairfield West Elementary School7.1 / 10
2Crossroads Middle School6.9 / 10
3Fairfield Central Elementary School6.8 / 10
4Fairfield North Elementary School6.7 / 10
5Fairfield High School6.5 / 10
6Fairfield South Elementary School6.3 / 10
7Fairfield East Elementary School6.1 / 10
8Fairfield Compass Elementary5.8 / 10
9Creekside Middle School5.0 / 10
10Fairfield Freshman High School4.6 / 10

See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Fairfield City

Fairfield City is a Fairfield, Ohio school district serving 10 schools.The district educates 9,592 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.4:1. District-level spending was $12,387 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.2/10, Fairfield City demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Fairfield West Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.

In standardized testing, Fairfield City students show an average math proficiency of 67.1% and ELA proficiency of 68.8%.

The district includes 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Fairfield City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency67.1%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency68.8%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Fairfield City with test data.

District Details

State
Ohio
City
Fairfield
Total Enrollment
9,592
Teachers (FTE)
521
District spending per student
$12,387NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
13.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Fairfield City?

Fairfield City has 10 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 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 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Fairfield City?

Fairfield City's district-level spending was $12,387 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Fairfield City?

The average student-teacher ratio in Fairfield City is 18.4:1.

What is the top-rated school in Fairfield City?

Fairfield West Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Fairfield City with a composite score of 7.1/10.

What are the test scores in Fairfield City?

Across schools in Fairfield City with test data, the average math proficiency is 67.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 68.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Fairfield City compare to other districts in Ohio?

Fairfield City has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Ohio 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
6.2/10
Math Proficiency
67.1%
ELA Proficiency
68.8%

How we rate schools

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Ohio 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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