- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Winnsboro, SC
Fairfield Central High
Federal NCES profile for Fairfield Central High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450210001392
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairfield Central High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of South Carolina schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most South Carolina schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Winnsboro · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.5:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairfield Central High has class sizes smaller than 90% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfield Central High ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Winnsboro, SC.
School address
District: Fairfield 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450210001392 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Fairfield Central High held near 629 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 59.0 → 56.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-33 students YoY 450210001392 · Winnsboro, SC High · MID · TRAD
619 enr · 10.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Fairfield Elementary (418 students)
Fairfield Central High held near 629 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 59.0 → 56.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Fairfield Central High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Fairfield Central High
619 students
- Fairfield Elem
Fairfield Elementary
418 students
- Fairfield Midd
Fairfield Middle
311 students
- Geiger Element
Geiger Elementary
262 students
- Kelly Miller E 199
Kelly Miller Elementary
199 students
- Fairfield Magn 188
Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science
188 students
What this shows Fairfield Central High reports 619 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairfield Central High compares
Fairfield Central High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.5:1 | ▼ 27% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 619 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
619
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 10% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,949
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 206 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 185 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 86.3%
White 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Two or More 1.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 86.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.7, Fairfield Central High is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fairfield 01 reports $22,949 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fairfield Central High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairfield Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Geiger Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kelly Miller Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairfield Central High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 75/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~619 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Fairfield Central High
How many students attend Fairfield Central High?
Fairfield Central High has 619 students enrolled. It is a high school in Winnsboro, SC. CCD year-over-year: 662 (2022-23) → 629 (2023-24), nearly flat (-33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Central High?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Central High is 10.5:1, which is 27% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 33% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fairfield Central High?
100.0% of students at Fairfield Central High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairfield Central High?
The largest demographic group at Fairfield Central High is African American at 86.3% of enrollment, in Winnsboro, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairfield Central High?
Fairfield Central High has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fairfield Central High rank among public schools in Winnsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfield Central High ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Winnsboro, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Winnsboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairfield 01?
Besides Fairfield Central High, Fairfield 01 also operates Fairfield Elementary (418 students), Fairfield Middle (311 students), and Geiger Elementary (262 students). See the Fairfield 01 district page for the complete list.