Fairfield Middle vs Midlands STEM Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairfield Middle
Winnsboro · Public middle · Grades 7–8
311 students
Midlands STEM Charter School
Winnsboro · Charter other · Grades PK–12
306 students
| Measure | Fairfield Middle Winnsboro, South Carolina | Midlands STEM Charter School Winnsboro, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #197 of 248 | – |
| National rank | #12446 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 311 | 306 |
| Enrollment | 311 | 306 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 22% |
| city | Winnsboro | Winnsboro |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Midlands STEM Charter School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Midlands STEM Charter School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 25%).
- •Fairfield Middle does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 14.6).
- •Fairfield Middle is the larger school with 311 students compared with 306.
- •Fairfield Middle is a public school while Midlands STEM Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Middle better than Midlands STEM Charter School?
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 Fairfield Middle and Midlands STEM Charter School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Winnsboro and Winnsboro in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairfield Middle: 311. Midlands STEM Charter School: 306. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairfield Middle and Midlands STEM Charter School rank in South Carolina?
Fairfield Middle is 197th of 248 and Midlands STEM Charter School is unranked among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).