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Best Winnsboro Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,082 students in Winnsboro, SC (there are 1 private school, serving 243 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Winnsboro, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Winnsboro, SC are Fairfield Magnet For Math And Science, Fairfield Central High School and Kelly Miller Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winnsboro, SC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Winnsboro have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Winnsboro, SC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairfield Magnet For Math And Science
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1647 Us Highway 321 Bypass Nor
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-4810
Gr: PK-6 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Fairfield Central High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
836 Us Highway 321 Bypass Sout
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-1441
Gr: 9-12 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Kelly Miller Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
255 Kelly Miller Road
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-2961
Gr: PK-6 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Midlands Stem Institute
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
112 Crane Street
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 815-1524
Gr: PK-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Fairfield Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
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%
Rank: #66.
Fairfield Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
175 Medley Road
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-5594
Gr: PK-6 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Fairfield Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
790 Us Highway 321 North
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-5506
Gr: 9-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Winnsboro, South Carolina

Winnsboro, South Carolina 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%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Winnsboro, SC?
How many public schools are located in Winnsboro?
7 public schools are located in Winnsboro.
What percentage of students in Winnsboro go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Winnsboro are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Winnsboro?
Winnsboro public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Winnsboro are often viewed compared to one another?

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