FAIRFIELD CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
Fairfield Central High is a public high school that is part of the Fairfield 01 school district, located in Winnsboro, SC with about 777 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 62 teachers, Fairfield Central High has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Fairfield Central High School, located in Winnsboro, South Carolina, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Fairfield County School District. Situated along the US Highway 321 Bypass, the school functions as a central hub for the community’s high school-aged students, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare them for post-secondary education and career readiness. The school is known for its strong emphasis on school spirit and competitive athletic programs, which serve as a significant point of pride for the local Winnsboro area.
Beyond its academic offerings, Fairfield Central High is actively involved in fostering a supportive school culture that encourages student participation in various extracurricular activities, clubs, and service-oriented programs. The institution works closely with the surrounding Fairfield County community to provide resources and opportunities that aim to improve student outcomes. As a pillar of the local educational landscape, the school remains focused on navigating the challenges of rural education while striving to uphold academic standards and student engagement for the youth of Winnsboro.
For more information, contact Fairfield Central High at (803) 635-1441 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-1441
FAIRFIELD CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Winnsboro, SC with about 777 enrolled students. See other public high schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Fairfield 01
- Total Students:
- 777
- Teachers:
- 62
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 777 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending FAIRFIELD CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 84% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 84.2%
- White
- 12.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.5%
- Two or more races
- 0.6%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.5%
- Male
- 50.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.