Enrollment
252
High
DISTRICT 285 · STATE 953
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ALLENDALE 01·NCES 450075000064
Allendale-Fairfax High
3581 Allendale-Fairfax Highway, Fairfax, SC 29827 · (803) 584-2311 · Allendale County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL252 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
7.9:1
32 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.0:1 · STATE 15.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 77%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 75 | 30% |
| Grade 10 | 72 | 29% |
| Grade 11 | 51 | 20% |
| Grade 12 | 54 | 21% |
Student demographics
14%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 20% · STATE 67% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Allendale 01. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where Allendale-Fairfax High ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 252 | #211 of 250 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 7.9:1 | #3 of 215 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 14.2% | #214 of 217 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -27.4% | #5 of 78 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
252
-43 (-15%) vs 2020
-61% since 1990-91, when it was 652
Student : Teacher
7.9:1
was 11.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 252 | 32 | 7.9:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 294 | 24 | 12.3:1 | 100% (294) |
| 2022-23 | 311 | 32 | 9.7:1 | 100% (311) |
| 2020-21 | 295 | 26 | 11.3:1 | 100% (295) |
| 2017-18 | 347 | 32.9 | 10.6:1 | 100% (347) |
| 2015-16 | 369 | 30 | 12.3:1 | 100% (369) |
| 2010-11 | 428 | 37 | 11.6:1 | 87% (374) |
| 2000-01 | 551 | 51 | 10.8:1 | 84% (464) |
| 1990-91 | 652 | 48 | 13.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Allendale-Fairfax High.
Since 2017-18: students down 27% (347 to 252); teachers down 3% (32.9 to 32).
About Allendale-Fairfax High
Allendale-Fairfax High is a small high school in Fairfax, South Carolina, administered by Allendale 01. The school enrolls 252 students, from grades 9 through 12. Average enrollment for high schools in South Carolina is about 953, so this school runs 74% smaller than that.
Federal data list 3 schools in Allendale 01, with 855 students enrolled.
The student body at Allendale-Fairfax High is 92% Black. The rest of enrollment is 5% White. Among all residents of Allendale County, the Black share is about 66%. Allendale-Fairfax High's diversity index is 14%, against a US figure of 70%.
The school reported 32 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25 and a ratio of 7.9:1. That is 7.6 students per teacher below the 15.5:1 average for high schools in South Carolina.
Census Bureau estimates for Allendale County show that the median household income is $32,328, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 14%, and roughly 22% of residents are in poverty. Allendale-Fairfax High is one of 4 public schools in the county.
The closest public school, Allendale-Fairfax Middle, is less than a tenth of a mile from Allendale-Fairfax High. There are 3 other public schools within five miles.
Allendale-Fairfax High has an NCES locale of Rural: Remote.
The school enrolled 252 students in 2024-25, 43 fewer than the 295 it had in 2020-21. There were fewer students per teacher in 2024-25 (7.9:1) than in 2020-21 (11.3:1).
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Allendale County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
7,661
Census ACS
Median income
$32,328
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
14%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
22%
Below federal line
Schools in county
4
863 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Allendale 01
- Allendale-Fairfax ElementaryElementary · 407 students
- Allendale-Fairfax MiddleMiddle · 196 students
Other schools in Fairfax
- Allendale-Fairfax ElementaryElementary · 407 students
- Allendale-Fairfax MiddleMiddle · 196 students
- Allendale HighHigh · 8 students
Nearby schools
- Allendale-Fairfax Middle0.0 mi · 196
- Allendale-Fairfax Elementary0.7 mi · 407
- Allendale High1.6 mi · 8
- Brunson Elementary7.1 mi · 178
- Ben Hazel Primary12.0 mi · 222
- Hampton Elementary12.5 mi · 275
Frequently asked questions
About Allendale-Fairfax HighHow large is Allendale-Fairfax High?
Allendale-Fairfax High enrolls approximately 252 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Allendale-Fairfax High serve?
Allendale-Fairfax High serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at Allendale-Fairfax High?
Approximately 7.9:1 students per teacher at Allendale-Fairfax High.
How diverse is Allendale-Fairfax High?
Allendale-Fairfax High reports a student body of 5% White, 2% Hispanic, 92% Black, 0% Asian, 0% Two or more.
Who oversees Allendale-Fairfax High?
Allendale-Fairfax High is overseen by Allendale 01 in Allendale County.
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