Excellent
#46 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 4% in state
Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science
Elementary School · Fairfield 01 · Winnsboro, SC
A Fairfield 01 elementary school where students score 36 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1647 US Highway 321 Bypass North, Winnsboro, SC 29180
- Math 67% proficient (2022)
- Reading 77% proficient (2022)
- 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 20 points since 2019, reaching 72% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (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
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Where Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 10Somewhat 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 450 | Compare → |
| Richard Winn AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 204 | Compare → |
| Midlands Stem InstituteCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | PK–12 | 3.2 mi | 247 | Compare → |
| Geiger ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–6 | Not available | 276 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
- #1 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 Magnet for Math and Science is listed in Fairfield 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science
Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science is a public elementary school in Winnsboro, SC, part of Fairfield 01, serving approximately 205 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #46 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science
What grades does Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science serve?
Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science?
Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science has an enrollment of approximately 205 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science rank in SC?
Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science ranks #46 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science's MySchoolScout rating?
Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Magnet for Math and Science?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science a charter school?
No, Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science a Title I school?
No, Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science?
100.0% of students at Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 205
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Fairfield County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.9%
- Phone
- (803) 635-4810
- 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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