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Fairfield Central High School

Winnsboro, SC


Fairfield Central High School
836 US Highway 321 Bypass South
Winnsboro, SC  29180
Phone: 803-635-1441
Fairfield County

CarolinaSchoolHub Rating: 3 out of 10 stars
3  

Grades Served: 9-12
Enrollment: 662
Type: Regular School
Fairfield Central High School

Fairfield Central High School



Metro Area Ranking

#19
Metro Area High School Ranking: Fairfield Central High School is ranked #19 out of 25 of the best high schools in Columbia and surrounding areas (24th percentile). Cick the link to see all 25 high schools.

State Ranking

#136
Statewide High School Ranking: Fairfield Central High School is ranked #136 out of 180 of the best high schools in South Carolina (24th percentile). Click the link to see all 180 high schools.

Overall, Fairfield Central High School is a 3-star school (on a scale of 1 to 10 stars) based on CarolinaSchoolHub’s analysis of South Carolina Schools. The school is located in Fairfield County, SC. Fairfield Central High School has an enrollment of approximately 662 students and serves grades 9-12. Below you’ll find information about this school’s test scores and more.







Students
South Carolina Standardized Tests
Average ACT Scores
Subject Average Score at
This School
Average Score
This School's State
Percentile Rating
State Percentile
State Average of
All SC Schools
State Average
English 14.1 18th 17.0
Math 16.7 29th 18.0
Reading 15.5 16th 19.2
Science 16.5 24th 18.7

The ACT, a college readiness assessment, was given to every South Carolina senior in 2024 with the exception of those eligible for alternate assessments. The ACT scores range from 0 to 36. State averages for ACT data are based on regular public schools and do not include private schools in the state. In the chart above, you can get a sense for how the average ACT scores at Fairfield Central High stack up against those of other high schools in South Carolina.

End-of-Course Tests
Subject Average Score at
This School
Average Score
State Average of
All SC Schools
State Average
English 1 70.27 77.62
Algebra 1 64.24 69.07
Biology 1 60.83 66.74

Average SAT Scores
Subject Average Score at
This School
Average Score
Reading 455
Math 439
Composite Score 894
SAT Participation Rate 51 %

Fairfield Central High had an average SAT score of 894 (math and reading combined). This means the school’s average SAT scores ranked #131 out of 225 SC high schools (42nd percentile). On this site, you can see the SAT scores of South Carolina high schools. The SAT participation rate at Fairfield Central High was 51% in our most recently available data. Above you can also see how the school’s ACT scores compare to other schools in South Carolina.

Graduation Rate
 82% - Fairfield Central High School
 87% - Median of South Carolina high schools
 82% - Fairfield Central High School
 87% - Median of South Carolina high schools


Rankings for schools were created independently by Carolina School Hub. The test data for this site was derived from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and South Carolina Department of Education.

Regular Schools Nearby

School Name Stars Distance City Grades
Served
Fairfield Middle School
0.2 miles Winnsboro 7-8
Midlands STEM Institute
0.9 miles Winnsboro PK-12
Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science
2.6 miles Winnsboro PK-6
Kelly Miller Elementary School
3.1 miles Winnsboro PK-6
Fairfield Elementary School
3.2 miles Winnsboro PK-6
Geiger Elementary School
6.2 miles Ridgeway PK-6
Muller Road Middle School
11.2 miles K-8
Bethel-Hanberry Elementary School
11.7 miles Blythewood PK-5
Blythewood High School
12.4 miles Blythewood 9-12
Langford Elementary School
13.5 miles Blythewood PK-5
Round Top Elementary School
14.4 miles Blythewood PK-5
Westwood High School
14.8 miles Blythewood 9-12
Blythewood Middle School
14.9 miles Blythewood 6-8
Oak Pointe Elementary School
15.1 miles Irmo PK-5
Dutch Fork High School
15.3 miles Irmo 9-12
School Name Stars Distance Grades
Served
Fairfield Middle School
0.2 miles 7-8
Midlands STEM Institute
0.9 miles PK-12
Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science
2.6 miles PK-6
Kelly Miller Elementary School
3.1 miles PK-6
Fairfield Elementary School
3.2 miles PK-6
Geiger Elementary School
6.2 miles PK-6
Muller Road Middle School
11.2 miles K-8
Bethel-Hanberry Elementary School
11.7 miles PK-5
Blythewood High School
12.4 miles 9-12
Langford Elementary School
13.5 miles PK-5
Round Top Elementary School
14.4 miles PK-5
Westwood High School
14.8 miles 9-12
Blythewood Middle School
14.9 miles 6-8
Oak Pointe Elementary School
15.1 miles PK-5
Dutch Fork High School
15.3 miles 9-12