Top Rankings
Fairfield Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,602 students in Fairfield Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Fairfield Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
1,602 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
123 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fairfield Independent School District, which is ranked #558 of all 1,194 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#551 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
29%
54%
% Black
13%
13%
% White
52%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,548 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,486 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,548
$13,352
Spending / Student
$13,486
$14,079
Best Fairfield Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairfield Intermediate School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
605 N Fairway
Fairfield, TX 75840
(903) 389-7095
Fairfield, TX 75840
(903) 389-7095
Gr: 3-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Fairfield J High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 Post Oak Rd
Fairfield, TX 75840
(903) 389-4210
Fairfield, TX 75840
(903) 389-4210
Gr: 6-8 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Fairfield High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
631 Post Oak Rd
Fairfield, TX 75840
(903) 389-4177
Fairfield, TX 75840
(903) 389-4177
Gr: 9-12 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
330 W Main St
Fairfield, TX 75840
(903) 389-2148
Fairfield, TX 75840
(903) 389-2148
Gr: PK-2 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fairfield Independent School District?
Fairfield Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,602 students.
What is the rank of Fairfield Independent School District?
Fairfield Independent School District is ranked #558 out of 1,194 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fairfield Independent School District?
52% of Fairfield Independent School District students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fairfield Independent School District?
Fairfield Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Fairfield Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,486 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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