Total enrollment
1,348
-360 (-21%) vs SY 2017-18
6 schools in Fairfield
Alabama · Public K-12
Within Fairfield, Alabama, 6 public K-12 schools teach roughly 1,348 students, an average of 225 per campus.
7-year change in Fairfield
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
0%
was 0%
% Hispanic
5%
was 2%
% Black
94%
was 97%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
9,728
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
1,348
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
6
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| C J Donald Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 316 |
| Fairfield Alternative School | Combined | KG-12 | · |
| Fairfield Area Vocational School | High | 10-12 | · |
| Fairfield High Preparatory School | High | 09-12 | 519 |
| Glen Oaks Intermediate School | Elementary | 03-05 | 275 |
| Robinson Primary School | Elementary | KG-02 | 238 |
About Fairfield
Public education in Fairfield, Alabama runs across 6 schools that serves roughly 1,348 students. By footprint, Fairfield sits in the middle-population bracket.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city consists of 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, and 1 other.
Schools in Fairfield average about 225 students each, 59% noticeably below the Alabama norm.
Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 21%: 1,708 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,348 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the Black share of enrollment fell from 97% to 94%.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Fairfield discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.