Fairfield Central High School

Fairfield Central High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
836 US Highway 321 Byp S,  Winnsboro, SC
Fairfield County School District
3.7
4.2
629 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1090
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
72%
Average GPA
3.46
Graduation Rate
82%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
A-
Teachers
C
College Prep
A
Administration
A
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.46
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
56
Full Time Teachers
56
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1090
Math
540
Verbal
540
Average ACT
20
Math
19
English
19
Reading
20
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
709:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.2%
Female
48.8%
Black
87.5%
White
7.9%
Hispanic
3.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of South Carolina 221 Students
Coastal Carolina University 183 Students
Winthrop University 179 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 159 Students
Francis Marion University 158 Students
Clemson University 155 Students
College of Charleston 154 Students
University of South Carolina - Upstate 153 Students
Claflin University 152 Students
South Carolina State University 145 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 103 Students
Biology 53 Students
Business 37 Students
Computer Science 29 Students
Psychology 23 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 22 Students
Small Business Management 21 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 21 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 19 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 18 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 198 Reviews
4.0 Alum
6/10/2025
I loved going to school there. There are sports ,clubs and organizations you could be apart of. Everyone could easily find a group to be apart of and be accepted. Most teachers and administrators showed alot of care for the students.
4.0 Senior
1/4/2024
While i'm at fairfield, i actually had fun. we have prep rallies and we always get stuff done. the people at our school is friendly and we don't have much drama.
3.0 Junior
5/13/2021
This school is the definition of being average but it is pretty good in some areas and poor in others.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 4 Reviews
5.0 other
12/6/2019
I graduated in 2017 and I can honestly say it is a great school. They’re constantly making improvements physically and academically, especially with partnering with local community colleges to offer college courses for credit and develop an amazing stem program.
5.0 parent
8/21/2016
I have two daughters that attend FCHS and their experience has been superb!! Both are enrolled in the STEM Early College Academy which will provide them the opportunity to earn an Associates Degree in Science by high school graduation. Their sophomore schedule includes the following college courses(...
2.0 teacher
8/4/2013
FCHS is a poorly run school that lacks in all areas except sports. As a former teacher, I saw students struggle after graduation in colleges and even a former valedictorian was not able to maintain an acceptable average in their first year of college. Arts programs are not funded and academics in mo...
5.0 student
5/23/2008

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Fairfield Central High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Winnsboro, SC, in the Winnsboro neighborhood, and is served by the Fairfield County School District in South Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 629 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 52% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 72% are proficient in reading. Fairfield Central High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.46, the graduation rate is 82%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1090 and an ACT score of 20. The average home value in this area is $176,319. Discover additional schools in the area, like Richard Winn Academy, Shield of Faith Christian Academy, Sonlight Heritage Academy, and more. Learn more about what Winnsboro has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Fairfield Central High School.

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