For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 519 students in Fairfield, AL.
The top-ranked public high school in Fairfield, AL is Fairfield High Preparatory School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairfield, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Fairfield have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Fairfield, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fairfield High Preparatory School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high school average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Fairfield, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairfield High Preparatory School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
610 Valley Rd
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 785-5176
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 785-5176
Gr: 9-12 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Fairfield Alternative School
Alternative School
6405 Ave D
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 783-6847
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 783-6847
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Fairfield Area Vocational School
Vocational School
610 Valley Rd
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 783-6850
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 783-6850
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Fairfield, AL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Fairfield, AL include Fairfield High Preparatory School.
How many public high schools are located in Fairfield?
3 public high schools are located in Fairfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairfield?
Fairfield public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high schools average of 47% (majority Black).
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