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Best Fairfield County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 597 students in Fairfield County, SC.

The top-ranked public middle schools in Fairfield County, SC are Midlands Stem Institute and Fairfield Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Fairfield County, SC public middle schools have an score of 25% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and score of 38% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Fairfield County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Fairfield County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Midlands Stem Institute

Charter School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
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112 Crane Street
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 815-1524

Gr: PK-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

Rank: #22.

Fairfield Middle School

(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
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728 Us Highway 321 Bypass Sout
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-4270

Gr: 7-8 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

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Fairfield County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Gordon Early Childhood Center (Closed 2010)

560 Fairfield Street
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-4859

Gr: PK | 158 students Minority enrollment: 86%

Midland Stem Institute (Closed 2023)

112 Crane Street
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(864) 815-1524

Gr: K-8 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Fairfield County, SC?

The top-ranked public middle schools in Fairfield County, SC include Midlands Stem Institute and Fairfield Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in Fairfield County?

2 public middle schools are located in Fairfield County.

What is the racial composition of students in Fairfield County?

Fairfield County public middle schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black).

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