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7 schools in Winnsboro

South Carolina · Public K-12

Winnsboro's public schools total 7 across the city, with enrollment of about 2,041 and an average school size near 292.

7-year change in Winnsboro

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,041
-439 (-18%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
16%
was 15%
% Hispanic
4%
was 2%
% Black
77%
was 80%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Fairfield Career and Technology CenterHigh09-120
Fairfield Central HighHigh09-12619
Fairfield ElementaryElementaryPK-06418
Fairfield Magnet for Math and ScienceElementaryPK-06188
Fairfield MiddleMiddle07-08311
Kelly Miller ElementaryElementaryPK-06199
Midlands STEM Charter SchoolCombinedPK-12306

About Winnsboro

Winnsboro is a moderately sized South Carolina city in terms of public-school footprint, with 7 schools and 2,041 students total.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city comprises 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, and 1 other.

Average school size in Winnsboro is around 292 students, 55% noticeably below the South Carolina average of about 646.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 18%: 2,480 students in SY 2017-18 versus 2,041 in SY 2024-25. On the demographic side, Black enrollment moved from 80% to 77% over the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Winnsboro discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Winnsboro?
Winnsboro, South Carolina has 7 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,041 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Winnsboro?
Winnsboro has 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Winnsboro?
Fairfield Central High is the largest public school in Winnsboro by enrollment, with approximately 619 students.
What school districts serve Winnsboro?
Winnsboro is served by 2 public school districts, including Charter Institute at Erskine, Fairfield 01.
What grade levels do public schools in Winnsboro cover?
Public schools in Winnsboro serve students from pre-K through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Winnsboro?
1 of the 7 public schools in Winnsboro are charter schools.