Fairfield Central High School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 914 high school students from grades 9-12
- Ranks 123rd out of 164 high schools in SC.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 836 Us Highway 321 Bypass S., Winnsboro, SC 29180
- Principal or Admin: Nathaniel Nelson
- Fax: (803) 635-3997
- Website: www.fairfield.k12.sc.us
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Fairfield County School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $12,542
- Dropout Rate: 3.1%
- Students Per Teacher: 13.1
- Enrolled Students: 3,260
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 914
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 67.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 13.6
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 448 (49.0%)
- Females: 466 (51.0%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 72 (7.9%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 653 (71.4%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 725 (79.3%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 811 | 88.7% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.2% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 1.8% |
| White | 85 | 9.3% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 230 | 25.2% |
| 10th Grade | 244 | 26.7% |
| 11th Grade | 224 | 24.5% |
| 12th Grade | 216 | 23.6% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 53%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:47%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 14 Years
- Average Salary: $40,671
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $31,513 | 27% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $43,984 | 73% |
Source: SC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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1 review for Fairfield Central High School
- Reviewed by Former Student on December 01, 2006
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - One of the best schools in the state of South Carolina. I really enjoyed attending FCH. Go GRIFFINS!
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