Public schools in Winnsboro, SC
7 open public schools with an address in Winnsboro, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,041
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.3:1
South Carolina median 13.6:1
Charter schools
1
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Winnsboro public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Winnsboro, SC: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,041 students, an average of 292 per school. The largest campus is Fairfield Central High (619 students), and the largest elementary school is Fairfield Elementary (418).
Fairfield 01 operates the most schools here (6), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 11.3:1, lower than the statewide school median of 13.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school, 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Winnsboro
Elementary schools in Winnsboro
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Elementary Fairfield 01 | PK–06 | 418 | 11.3:1 | |
| Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science Fairfield 01 · Magnet | PK–06 | 188 | 9.4:1 | |
| Kelly Miller Elementary Fairfield 01 | PK–06 | 199 | 13.3:1 |
Middle schools in Winnsboro
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Middle Fairfield 01 | 07–08 | 311 | 8.6:1 |
High schools in Winnsboro
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Career and Technology Center Fairfield 01 · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Fairfield Central High Fairfield 01 | 09–12 | 619 | 11.7:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Winnsboro
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midlands STEM Charter School Charter Institute at Erskine · Charter | PK–12 | 306 | 14.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White16.1%
- Hispanic3.9%
- Black77.1%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Winnsboro schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,041 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Winnsboro
How many public schools are in Winnsboro, SC?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Winnsboro: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 2,041 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Winnsboro?
Schools with an address in Winnsboro belong to 2 education agencies, led by Fairfield 01 (6 schools), Charter Institute at Erskine (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Winnsboro?
Fairfield Central High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Winnsboro, with 619 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Winnsboro?
Yes. 1 of the 7 public schools in Winnsboro are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Midlands STEM Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Winnsboro schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Winnsboro public schools is 11.3:1, lower than the South Carolina school median of 13.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Winnsboro guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All South Carolina cities