Best Public Middle Schools in Fairfield County (2026)

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

Quick Facts

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%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Fairfield County, SC

Fairfield County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

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%

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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).