Serving 188 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Fairfield Magnet For Math And Science ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 188 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fairfield Magnet For Math And Science ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Fairfield Magnet For Math And Science's student population of 188 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
188 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Fairfield Magnet For Math And Science ranks within the top 20% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairfield Magnet For Math And Science is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#131 out of 1118 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Black
75%
31%
White
14%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairfield Magnet For Math And Science's ranking?
Fairfield Magnet For Math And Science is ranked #131 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Fairfield Magnet For Math And Science often compared to?
Fairfield Magnet For Math And Scienceis often viewed alongside schools like Fairfield Elementary School, Geiger Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Fairfield Magnet For Math And Science?
188 students attend Fairfield Magnet For Math And Science.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Fairfield Magnet For Math And Science students are Black, 14% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fairfield Magnet For Math And Science?
Fairfield Magnet For Math And Science has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fairfield Magnet For Math And Science offer ?
Fairfield Magnet For Math And Science offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fairfield Magnet For Math And Science part of?
Fairfield Magnet For Math And Science is part of Fairfield 01 School District.
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