For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 876 students in Winnsboro, SC.
The top ranked public high schools in Winnsboro, SC are Fairfield Central High School and Midlands Stem Institute. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winnsboro, SC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in Winnsboro have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Winnsboro, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fairfield Central High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Winnsboro, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fairfield Central High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
836 Us Highway 321 Bypass Sout
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-1441
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-1441
Grades: 9-12
| 629 students
Rank: #22.
Midlands Stem Institute
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
112 Crane Street
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 815-1524
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 815-1524
Grades: PK-12
| 247 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fairfield Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
790 Us Highway 321 North
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-5506
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-5506
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Winnsboro, South Carolina 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
560 Fairfield Street
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-4859
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-4859
Grades: PK
| 158 students
112 Crane Street
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(864) 815-1524
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(864) 815-1524
Grades: K-8
| 186 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Winnsboro, SC?
The top ranked public high schools in Winnsboro, SC include Fairfield Central High School and Midlands Stem Institute.
How many public high schools are located in Winnsboro?
3 public high schools are located in Winnsboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Winnsboro?
Winnsboro public high schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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