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Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science

Public, Magnet Grades PK, KG-6
44th
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 640 South Carolina Elementary Schools
Better than 93% of South Carolina elementary schools
Summary

Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science is a public elementary school in Winnsboro, South Carolina, serving 205 students from pre-kindergarten to 6th grade. This school is part of the Fairfield 01 school district, which is ranked 33 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science consistently outperforms the Fairfield 01 district and the state of South Carolina in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 84.6% of 4th graders at the school were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 59.2% for the Fairfield 01 district and 63.5% for the state. The school also excels in serving traditionally underperforming student subgroups, ranking among the top 2-3 elementary schools in the state for African American students and low socioeconomic status students across multiple years.

Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science spends significantly more per student, ranging from $18,856 to $22,559 per year, compared to the district and state averages. The school also maintains a low student-to-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.0 to 10.2 over the past few years. This consistent high performance and equitable access to resources suggest that the school's instructional practices and support systems are effectively addressing the needs of all students, regardless of their background or socioeconomic status. The success of Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science could serve as a model for other schools, particularly those serving high-poverty populations, to emulate effective practices and strategies that lead to improved academic outcomes.

188
Students ?
9.4
Student/teacher ratio ?
$24,046
Per pupil spending ?
100%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 1647 US Highway 321 Bypass Nor
       Winnsboro, SC  29180

(803) 635-4810

District: Fairfield 01


Students who attend Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science usually attend:

Middle:    Fairfield Middle
High:    Fairfield Central High
Racial breakdown:

African American:
75.0%
White:
14.4%
Hispanic:
6.9%
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At a glance
Ranking trend: Improving — 56th percentile in 2015 → 93rd in 2025
Strengths
Test scores above the South Carolina average (77% vs 53% meeting standards)
Ranks in the top 7% of South Carolina elementary schools
Ranking is trending up — up 37 percentile points since 2015
Worth a look
!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing
Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?
This school77%
District avg44%
South Carolina avg53%
44th of 640
South Carolina public elementary schools ?
Top 7%▲ up 37 pts since 2015
From top 44% (2015) to top 7% (2025)
See the entire ranking list of South Carolina Elementary Schools →
SchoolDigger rating ?
1st of 4Elementary Schools in the Fairfield 01
33rd of 75Fairfield 01 among South Carolina districts
Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)
Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankSouth Carolina percentileRating
202590.844 of 64093.1%★★★★★
202490.151 of 63892.0%★★★★★
202386.483 of 64487.1%★★★★☆
202291.448 of 62592.3%★★★★★
202183.296 of 62284.6%★★★★☆
201964.9215 of 64366.6%★★★☆☆
201864.3210 of 62466.3%★★★☆☆
201766.3194 of 63969.6%★★★☆☆
201663.7222 of 61964.1%★★★☆☆
201553.0280 of 63856.1%★★★☆☆
201485.251 of 63091.9%★★★★★
201387.829 of 59995.2%★★★★★
201276.4111 of 59481.3%★★★★☆
201164.2213 of 59764.3%★★★☆☆
201051.2309 of 58947.5%★★☆☆☆
200942.7366 of 58036.9%★★☆☆☆
200811.1545 of 5775.5%☆☆☆☆☆
200717.2511 of 5669.7%☆☆☆☆☆
200612.1521 of 5596.8%☆☆☆☆☆
200515.6511 of 5578.3%☆☆☆☆☆
20049.3526 of 5504.4%☆☆☆☆☆
200313.4498 of 5428.1%☆☆☆☆☆

African American

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankSouth Carolina percentileRating
202498.42 of 36999.5%★★★★★
202398.72 of 39499.5%★★★★★
202299.91 of 39399.7%★★★★★
202197.93 of 35099.1%★★★★★
201986.525 of 42194.1%★★★★★
201889.821 of 41294.9%★★★★★

Female

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankSouth Carolina percentileRating
202487.651 of 56591.0%★★★★★
202383.786 of 58085.2%★★★★☆
202287.566 of 57388.5%★★★★☆
201921.8476 of 58819.0%★☆☆☆☆
201861.9213 of 57062.6%★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankSouth Carolina percentileRating
202599.31 of 61399.8%★★★★★
202497.23 of 59999.5%★★★★★
202394.611 of 60898.2%★★★★★
202298.36 of 60099.0%★★★★★
202191.233 of 58094.3%★★★★★
201974.1126 of 60079.0%★★★★☆
201876.0114 of 58880.6%★★★★☆

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankSouth Carolina percentileRating
202276.0133 of 57977.0%★★★★☆
201978.0117 of 59080.2%★★★★☆
201866.9170 of 57170.2%★★★★☆
How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)
Low Socio Economic Status (2025)100th percentile+7 vs school
African American (2024)99th percentile+7 vs school
Female (2024)91st percentile~ school
Male (2022)77th percentile-15 vs school
By subject vs South Carolina (2024-2025) ?
English Language Arts86%+26 vs state
Mathematics75%+28 vs state
Science63%+14 vs state

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Yes. Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science ranks in the top 6.9% of South Carolina elementary schools.

Students at Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science are 75% African American, 14% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2024-25 school year, 188 students attended Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science.

Students who attend Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science usually go on to attend:

Middle : Fairfield Middle
High : Fairfield Central High


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