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
662 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1080
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
72%
Average GPA
3.44
Graduation Rate
77%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.44
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
59
Full Time Teachers
59
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1080
Math
540
Verbal
540
Average ACT
20
Math
20
English
20
Reading
21
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

English
57.4%
State Average
1.3%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

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%
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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 225 Students
Winthrop University 198 Students
Coastal Carolina University 194 Students
Clemson University 171 Students
College of Charleston 169 Students
Claflin University 162 Students
South Carolina State University 158 Students
Francis Marion University 154 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 150 Students
University of South Carolina - Upstate 148 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 104 Students
Biology 58 Students
Business 40 Students
Computer Science 29 Students
Psychology 24 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 21 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 19 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 18 Students
Accounting 18 Students
Small Business Management 18 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 197 Reviews
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.
4.0 Freshman
1/23/2022
The school has many good opportunities to earn college credits -and even an associate's degree- while you are still in high school for free. The program I'm currently taking, the STEM program will allow me to graduate with an associate's degree in science. In addition, there are many extracurricular opportunities, and organization leaders are very flexible.
5.0 Senior
8/30/2020
I have had some of the best 4 years of my life here at Fairfield. The teachers I have had is now like family and this is what I enjoyed the most.
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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