- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Winnsboro, SC
Fairfield Middle
Federal NCES profile for Fairfield Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450210000421
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairfield Middle earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of South Carolina schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Winnsboro · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.8:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairfield Middle has class sizes smaller than 97% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfield Middle ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Winnsboro, SC.
School address
District: Fairfield 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450210000421 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Fairfield Middle held near 350 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 450210000421 · Winnsboro, SC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
311 enr · 7.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Fairfield Central High (619 students)
Fairfield Middle held near 350 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Fairfield Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fairfield Cent
Fairfield Central High
619 students
- Fairfield Elem
Fairfield Elementary
418 students
- This school
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 Middle reports 311 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairfield Middle compares
Fairfield Middle 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 | 7.8:1 | ▼ 45% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 311 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
311
Bigger than 34% 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
7.8:1
students per teacher
- 45% below state mean
Top 3% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.8%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 311 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
97
in-school suspensions + 116 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 31.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 68.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 81.4%
White 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 81.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.5, Fairfield Middle is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairfield Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Geiger Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kelly Miller Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairfield Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- 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 middle 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 (~311 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairfield Middle
How many students attend Fairfield Middle?
Fairfield Middle has 311 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Winnsboro, SC. CCD year-over-year: 337 (2022-23) → 350 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Middle is 7.8:1, which is 45% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 50% 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 Middle?
100.0% of students at Fairfield Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairfield Middle?
The largest demographic group at Fairfield Middle is African American at 81.4% of enrollment, in Winnsboro, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairfield Middle?
Fairfield Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Middle rank among public schools in Winnsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfield Middle ranks #3 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 Middle, Fairfield 01 also operates Fairfield Central High (619 students), Fairfield Elementary (418 students), and Geiger Elementary (262 students). See the Fairfield 01 district page for the complete list.