Best Schools in Fairfield County, SC
Fairfield County, SC has 9 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 5 elementary) serving 2,709 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 22%, so schools in Fairfield County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Fairfield County, SC
The top high schools in Fairfield County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fairfield Central High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 662 Students
Best Middle Schools in Fairfield County, SC
The top middle schools in Fairfield County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fairfield Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield 01 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 337 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Fairfield County, SC
The top elementary schools in Fairfield County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fairfield Magnet For Math And Science
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 217 Students
2. Geiger Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 259 Students
3. Kelly Miller Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 205 Students
4. Fairfield Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 463 Students
5. Mccrorey-liston School Of Technology
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 135 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Fairfield County, SC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Fairfield County, SC has a total population of 20,948 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Fairfield County, SC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Fairfield County, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
40.02 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.52 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
31.50 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Fairfield County, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Fairfield County, SC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Fairfield County, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Fairfield County, SC
How many schools are in Fairfield County, SC?
Fairfield County, SC has 9 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 2,709 students in total.
How do schools in Fairfield County perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Fairfield County score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 22%, so on average schools in Fairfield County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Fairfield County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 14%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Fairfield County
2 places in Fairfield County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
School districts (1)
- Fairfield 01 (7 schools)