Fairfield Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Richmond, Virginia 23223 · Henrico County Public Schools
#298 of 340 middle schools in Virginia
#5084 of 15,369 nationally
About Fairfield Middle
Fairfield Middle is a public middle located in Richmond, in the Henrico County Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 936 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 61.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 298th of 340 ranked middle schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (86th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 936.
There are 97 schools in Richmond; Fairfield Middle ranks 43rd of 90 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)68%
- Reading proficiency (30%)66%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)91%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Fairfield Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 936
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 91%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 66%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 68%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Fairfield Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Jacob L. Adams Elementary
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453 students · 1.1 km away
Highland Springs Elementary
Highland Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
469 students · 1.7 km away
Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary
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425 students · 2.9 km away
Montrose Elementary
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341 students · 3.2 km away
Harvie Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
497 students · 3.3 km away
Highland Springs High
Highland Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,928 students · 3.3 km away
Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
417 students · 3.6 km away
Woodville Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
217 students · 3.7 km away
Fairfield Court Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
222 students · 3.7 km away
Fair Oaks Elementary
Highland Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
330 students · 3.7 km away
Similar schools
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fairfield Middle a good school?
Fairfield Middle has a Success Index (US) of 61.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #298 of 340 in Virginia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Fairfield Middle rank in Virginia?
Fairfield Middle ranks #298 of 340 middle schools in Virginia and #5084 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Fairfield Middle?
Fairfield Middle had 936 students in 2025.
Is Fairfield Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Fairfield Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Fairfield Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Fairfield Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.