Fairfax High School is a rural secondary school in Fairfax, Atchison County, Missouri.
Serving 68 students in grades 7-12, Fairfax High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 68 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fairfax High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Fairfax High School's student population of 68 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
68 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
White, Green
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Rankings
Fairfax High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairfax High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#458 out of 2076 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
2%
15%
White
94%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairfax High School's ranking?
Fairfax High School is ranked #458 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fairfax High School?
The graduation rate of Fairfax High School is 50%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Fairfax High School?
68 students attend Fairfax High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Fairfax High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fairfax High School?
Fairfax High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Fairfax High School offer ?
Fairfax High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairfax High School part of?
Fairfax High School is part of Fairfax R-III School District.
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