Fairfax High

Fairfax High is a public high school in Fairfax, MO, part of the FAIRFAX R-III. The school serves approximately 69 students in grades 7th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 8.6:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7/10, placing it in the 96.6th percentile among MO schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 58% proficiency in math and 56% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.5/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $56,563, where 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 69 students, Fairfax High is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 8.6:1, Fairfax High offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Fairfax High may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.