C+
Average
65/100

Fairfield Central High

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 836 US Highway 321 Bypass South, Winnsboro, SC 29180
Overall
C+
65/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 57% · Math 47% proficient · 32nd percentile in South Carolina
Graduation
B
87% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against South Carolina schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

65
Repit Score
out of 100
629
Students
enrolled
11.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$24K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%32/100reading 26th percentile, math 39th percentile among South Carolina high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%64/10087% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in South Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency57% (+8 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency47% (+0 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate87% (+3 pts vs. state avg 84%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the South Carolina state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black57%47%reading +1 pts, math +5 pts54th percentile (list)
Low-income57%47%reading -3 pts, math +1 pts41st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 836 US Highway 321 Bypass South
City Winnsboro
ZIP Code 29180
District 4502100
NCES School ID 450210001392
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 29180

Understanding the community around Fairfield Central High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $36,654
Per Capita Income $25,828
Poverty Rate 22.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 18.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.2%
High School or Higher 83.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $111,500
Median Rent $839
Owner-Occupied 70.2%
Renter-Occupied 29.8%
View full data for ZIP 29180 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Fairfield Central High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.6%
Female 47.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 87.6%
White 8.0%
Hispanic/Latino 3.5%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More Races 0.5%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 629
Teachers (FTE) 56.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Fairfield Central High?
Fairfield Central High has a Repit School Score of 65 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Fairfield Central High?
Fairfield Central High has 629 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1.
What grades does Fairfield Central High serve?
Fairfield Central High serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Fairfield Central High receive per student?
Fairfield Central High receives $23,713 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Fairfield Central High in 29180 ▼
Avg Home Value
$162,189
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,053
1-Year Change
+11.0%
% Renters
29.8%

Other Schools in 29180

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026