High Schools in Fairfield 01

Fairfield 01 is home to a single high school, Fairfield Central High, serving grades 9-12 in the Winnsboro, SC area, which means all district-level data mirrors the school's own performance.

For parents, the most important takeaway is that Fairfield Central High is a school on an upward trajectory, though with some clear academic imbalances. The school has improved its state ranking dramatically, jumping from the 33rd percentile in 2023-2024 to the 54th percentile (3 stars) in 2025-2026, indicating recent initiatives are having a positive effect. The school's standout strength is English, with English 2 proficiency reaching an impressive 90.73% in 2024-2025, well above the state average of 86.41%. However, this strength is not consistent across subjects—U.S. History proficiency lagged significantly behind the state average (48.82% vs. 62.57% in 2025-2026), and English 1 proficiency (64.13%) was far lower than English 2, suggesting a possible curriculum or cohort issue worth investigating.

On the operational side, the school offers a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.6 and spends a substantial $26,459 per student, yet the graduation rate of 82.8% remains below the state's 86.7%. The dropout rate is a bright spot at just 1.1%, half the state average, but chronic absenteeism sits at 21.9%, nearly matching the state average and potentially hindering graduation outcomes. In short, Fairfield Central High is investing heavily in its students and showing real progress in rankings and English mastery, but parents should be aware that history proficiency and graduation rates need attention, and the high spending has not yet translated into top-tier results across the board.