Serving 629 students in grades 9-12, Fairfield Central High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 629 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 92%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Btm 50% in SC)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Fairfield Central High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairfield Central High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Fairfield Central High School is ranked #269 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Fairfield Central High School often compared to?
Fairfield Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chester Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fairfield Central High School?
The graduation rate of Fairfield Central High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Fairfield Central High School?
629 students attend Fairfield Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Fairfield Central High School students are Black, 8% of students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairfield Central High School?
Fairfield Central High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fairfield Central High School offer ?
Fairfield Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairfield Central High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 629 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 92%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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