Very Good
#428 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 19% in state
Fairfax High
High School · Fairfax R-iii · Fairfax, MO
A Fairfax R-iii high school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
500 MAIN ST, Fairfax, MO 64446
- Math 75% proficient (2022)
- Reading 50% proficient (2022)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Fairfax High score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 62% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Fairfax High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,563
Median home value
$102,000
Median rent
$552/mo
College educated
15.5%
Homeownership
71.6%
Poverty rate
14.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64446; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Fairfax R-iii
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,722NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fairfax High is listed in FAIRFAX R-III; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fairfax High
Fairfax High is a public high school in Fairfax, MO, part of Fairfax R-iii, serving approximately 69 students in grades 7th-12th with a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #428 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fairfax High
What grades does Fairfax High serve?
Fairfax High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Fairfax High?
Fairfax High has an enrollment of approximately 69 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairfax High?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairfax High is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fairfax High rank in MO?
Fairfax High ranks #428 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Fairfax High's MySchoolScout rating?
Fairfax High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Fairfax High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fairfax High has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Fairfax High a charter school?
No, Fairfax High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fairfax High a Title I school?
No, Fairfax High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fairfax High?
39.1% of students at Fairfax High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 69
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Atchison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.9%
- Phone
- (660) 686-2851
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 64446)
- 1,085
- Area average commute
- 23.6 min
- Area median age
- 47.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 64446; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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