Fairfield Central High vs Fairfield Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairfield Central High
Winnsboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
619 students
Fairfield Elementary
Winnsboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
418 students
| Measure | Fairfield Central High Winnsboro, South Carolina | Fairfield Elementary Winnsboro, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #128 of 228 | #564 of 688 |
| National rank | #5448 of 16,910 | #38198 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 619 | 418 |
| Enrollment | 619 | 418 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 34% |
| city | Winnsboro | Winnsboro |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairfield Central High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.4 vs 30.5).
- •Fairfield Central High does better on math proficiency (47% vs 34%).
- •Fairfield Central High does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 20%).
- •Fairfield Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 11.7).
- •Fairfield Central High is the larger school with 619 students compared with 418.
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 Fairfield Central High better than Fairfield Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fairfield Central High ranks higher (61.4 vs 30.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Fairfield Central High and Fairfield Elementary?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Winnsboro and Winnsboro in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairfield Central High: 619. Fairfield Elementary: 418. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairfield Central High and Fairfield Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Fairfield Central High is 128th of 228 and Fairfield Elementary is 564th of 688 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).