Cheraw High vs Fairfield Central High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in South Carolina, United States, 115 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cheraw High
Cheraw · Public high · Grades 9–12
603 students
Fairfield Central High
Winnsboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
619 students
| Measure | Cheraw High Cheraw, South Carolina | Fairfield Central High Winnsboro, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #125 of 228 | #128 of 228 |
| National rank | #5363 of 16,910 | #5448 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 603 | 619 |
| Enrollment | 603 | 619 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 47% |
| city | Cheraw | Winnsboro |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (61.7 vs 61.4).
- •Cheraw High does better on math proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Fairfield Central High does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Fairfield Central High does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.6).
- •Fairfield Central High is the larger school with 619 students compared with 603.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cheraw High better than Fairfield Central High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cheraw High and Fairfield Central High?
About 115 km in a straight line, between Cheraw and Winnsboro in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cheraw High: 603. Fairfield Central High: 619. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cheraw High and Fairfield Central High rank in South Carolina?
Cheraw High is 125th of 228 and Fairfield Central High is 128th of 228 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).