Fairfield 01 School District
School District · Winnsboro, South Carolina
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
7
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,949
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
7
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,949
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
Evaluating Fairfield 01?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Fairfield 01 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.
Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science
Winnsboro · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Fairfield Central High
Winnsboro · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Geiger Elementary
Ridgeway · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
South Carolina rank
#11 of 77
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.8
above South Carolina avg
Per-pupil spending
$22,949
+$8,618 vs South Carolina median
District size
2,229 students
Smaller than South Carolina median
The short answer
Fairfield 01 ranks #11 of 77 South Carolina districts by overall school rating. Fairfield 01's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science (8.6/10), Fairfield Central High (7.7/10), and Geiger Elementary (7.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Fairfield 01
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Fairfield Central High | 7.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Geiger Elementary | 7.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Kelly Miller Elementary | 6.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Mccrorey-liston School of Technology | 6.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Fairfield Elementary | 5.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Fairfield Middle | 5.7 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Fairfield 01
Fairfield 01 is a Winnsboro, South Carolina school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 2,229 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.1:1. The district invests $22,949 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.9/10, Fairfield 01 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Fairfield 01 students show an average math proficiency of 44.9% and ELA proficiency of 47.0%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Fairfield 01, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Fairfield 01 with test data.
Schools in Fairfield 01
7 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- South Carolina
- City
- Winnsboro
- Total Enrollment
- 2,229
- Teachers (FTE)
- 220
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Fairfield 01?
Fairfield 01 has 7 schools in total — 5 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 01?
The average composite rating for Fairfield 01 is 6.9/10. 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 01?
Fairfield 01 spends $22,949 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Fairfield 01?
The average student-teacher ratio in Fairfield 01 is 10.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Fairfield 01?
Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science is the highest-rated school in Fairfield 01 with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Fairfield 01?
Across schools in Fairfield 01 with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Fairfield 01 compare to other districts in South Carolina?
Fairfield 01 has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in South Carolina 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
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 44.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 47.0%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, South Carolina 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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