Very Good
#207 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 18% in state
Fairfield Central High
High School · Fairfield 01 · Winnsboro, SC
A Fairfield 01 high school where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.
836 US Highway 321 Bypass South, Winnsboro, SC 29180
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% proficient (2022)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Fairfield Central High score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 10 points since 2019, reaching 62% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (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 SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Fairfield Central 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High2,025/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$41,604
Median home value
$113,600
Median rent
$917/mo
College educated
15.5%
Homeownership
69.6%
Poverty rate
21.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29180; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Fairfield 01
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $22,949NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fairfield Central High is listed in Fairfield 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fairfield Central High
Fairfield Central High is a public high school in Winnsboro, SC, part of Fairfield 01, serving approximately 629 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #207 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fairfield Central High
What grades does Fairfield Central High serve?
Fairfield Central High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Fairfield Central High?
Fairfield Central High has an enrollment of approximately 629 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Central High?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Central High is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fairfield Central High rank in SC?
Fairfield Central High ranks #207 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Fairfield Central High's MySchoolScout rating?
Fairfield Central 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 Fairfield Central High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fairfield Central High has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Fairfield Central High a charter school?
No, Fairfield Central High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fairfield Central High a Title I school?
No, Fairfield Central High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fairfield Central High?
100.0% of students at Fairfield Central 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 629
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Fairfield County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.3%
- Phone
- (803) 635-1441
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- Area population (ZIP 29180)
- 11,862
- Area average commute
- 29.1 min
- Area median age
- 42.2
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 29180; 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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