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Fairfield County

South Carolina · Public K-12

Across 9 public schools, Fairfield County, South Carolina serves roughly 2,409 K-12 students, roughly 1 in 9 residents. The level mix is 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.

4-year change in Fairfield County

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,409
-192 (-7%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
8
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Fairfield County ranks

Among counties
MeasureThis countyIn South CarolinaIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
2,409#40 of 44#2,050 of 2,745
Number of schools
ranked most first
8#37 of 44N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
11.2:1#2 of 44#331 of 2,655
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
37.2%#40 of 42#1,582 of 2,707
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Fairfield County school rankings

Largest schoolsAll rankings →
Residents
20,550
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
9
2 districts
Enrollment
2,409
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$47,885
Below South Carolina avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
5
1,173 students
Middle
1
311 students
High
2
619 students
Combined / other
1
306 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Fairfield 01
2,103 students · 2 districts in Fairfield County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Fairfield County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
39%
Hispanic
3%
Black
55%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
15%
Hispanic
4%
Black
78%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
15.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.5%
civilian labor
Median age
47
18.0% under 18

Test scores in Fairfield County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. South Carolina state average: 59.7%.

See all 6 schools in Fairfield County ranked by score →

All schools (9)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Fairfield Central HighWinnsboroHigh09-12619·
Fairfield ElementaryWinnsboroElementaryPK-06418·
Fairfield MiddleWinnsboroMiddle07-08311·
Midlands STEM Charter SchoolWinnsboroCombinedPK-12306·
Geiger ElementaryRidgewayElementaryPK-06262·
Kelly Miller ElementaryWinnsboroElementaryPK-06199·
Fairfield Magnet for Math and ScienceWinnsboroElementaryPK-06188·
McCrorey-Liston School of TechnologyBlairElementaryPK-06106·
Fairfield Career and Technology CenterWinnsboroHigh09-120·

Cities in Fairfield County

Winnsboro7 schoolsBlair1 schoolRidgeway1 school

About Fairfield County

Fairfield County is a low-population county of about 20,550 residents in South Carolina. Its public-school system instructs approximately 2,409 students across 9 schools.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $47,885, roughly 15% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 19% meaningfully below the South Carolina median.

In terms of grade levels, Fairfield County is made up of 5 elementary schools (1,173 students), 1 middle school (311), 2 high schools (619), and 1 combined or other schools.

Fairfield 01 is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 2,103 students across Fairfield County.

Over the past 4-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,409 students, contracted 7% from the 2,601 reported in SY 2020-21.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Fairfield County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Fairfield County?
There are 9 public K-12 schools in Fairfield County, South Carolina, with a combined enrollment of about 2,409.
How many high schools are in Fairfield County?
Fairfield County, South Carolina has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 619 students.
How many middle schools are in Fairfield County?
Fairfield County, South Carolina has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 311 students.
How many elementary schools are in Fairfield County?
Fairfield County, South Carolina has 5 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,173 students.
What is the largest school district in Fairfield County?
Fairfield 01 is the largest school district in Fairfield County, serving approximately 2,103 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Fairfield County?
Fairfield County, South Carolina has a population of approximately 20,550, with a median age of 47. About 18.0% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Fairfield County?
Median household income in Fairfield County is $47,885, below the South Carolina average of $59,005. About 12.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Fairfield County?
Approximately 15.2% of adults 25 and older in Fairfield County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Fairfield County schools?
Across Fairfield County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 11.5 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Fairfield County?
Fairfield County residents are approximately 39% White, 3% Hispanic, 55% Black, 0% Asian, 5% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data