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Fairfield

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

1226 U.S. Highway 321 By Pass South
Winnsboro, SC 29180
Fairfield County
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PH: (803) 635-4607
FAX: (803) 635-6578

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Grades K-12
3775 students
9 schools

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PACT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies

67% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 85% in 2007.

Science

48% (2007)

46% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

77% (2007)

76% (2006)

83% (2005)

83% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 86% in 2007.

Math

70% (2007)

71% (2006)

67% (2005)

79% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Social Studies

55% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science

45% (2007)

33% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

76% (2007)

68% (2006)

77% (2005)

63% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 83% in 2007.

Math

63% (2007)

60% (2006)

66% (2005)

59% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies

44% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2007.

Science

38% (2007)

36% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

62% (2007)

71% (2006)

61% (2005)

58% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 77% in 2007.

Math

56% (2007)

63% (2006)

56% (2005)

53% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Social Studies

70% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2007.

Science

32% (2007)

31% (2006)
The state average for Science was 60% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

69% (2007)

55% (2006)

52% (2005)

51% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math

75% (2007)

63% (2006)

66% (2005)

67% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Social Studies

28% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 57% in 2007.

Science

30% (2007)

31% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

55% (2007)

60% (2006)

50% (2005)

50% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2007.

Math

58% (2007)

51% (2006)

48% (2005)

42% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Social Studies

43% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2007.

Science

35% (2007)

46% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

56% (2007)

64% (2006)

54% (2005)

50% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math

47% (2007)

49% (2006)

37% (2005)

45% (2004)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 South Carolina used the Palmetto Achievement Challenge Tests (PACT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts, math, social studies and science.
The PACT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in South Carolina: An Overview

See South Carolina's state standards

Compare all elementary and middle schools in this district

PACT Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies	This District
All Students	67%
Female	71%
Male	63%
African-American	64%
White	88%
Subsidized meals	68%
Full-pay meals	65%
Disabled	29%

Science	This District
All Students	48%
Female	44%
Male	52%
African-American	44%
White	65%
Subsidized meals	48%
Full-pay meals	44%
Disabled	15%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	77%
Female	78%
Male	76%
African-American	77%
White	79%
Subsidized meals	76%
Full-pay meals	81%
Disabled	39%

Math	This District
All Students	70%
Female	72%
Male	68%
African-American	70%
White	71%
Subsidized meals	69%
Full-pay meals	75%
Disabled	43%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Social Studies	This District
All Students	55%
Female	61%
Male	50%
African-American	54%
White	57%
Subsidized meals	53%
Full-pay meals	68%
Disabled	22%

Science	This District
All Students	45%
Female	44%
Male	45%
African-American	43%
White	57%
Subsidized meals	43%
Full-pay meals	59%
Disabled	16%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	76%
Female	78%
Male	74%
African-American	76%
White	73%
Subsidized meals	75%
Full-pay meals	91%
Disabled	41%

Math	This District
All Students	63%
Female	63%
Male	63%
African-American	62%
White	71%
Subsidized meals	62%
Full-pay meals	71%
Disabled	35%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies	This District
All Students	44%
Female	50%
Male	38%
African-American	42%
White	56%
Subsidized meals	43%
Full-pay meals	50%
Disabled	13%

Science	This District
All Students	38%
Female	42%
Male	35%
African-American	36%
White	50%
Subsidized meals	38%
Disabled	13%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	62%
Female	70%
Male	53%
African-American	59%
White	77%
Subsidized meals	60%
Full-pay meals	81%
Disabled	31%

Math	This District
All Students	56%
Female	57%
Male	56%
African-American	53%
White	73%
Subsidized meals	54%
Full-pay meals	80%
Disabled	27%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Social Studies	This District
All Students	70%
Female	73%
Male	65%
African-American	71%
White	67%
Subsidized meals	67%
Full-pay meals	86%
Disabled	48%

Science	This District
All Students	32%
Female	32%
Male	32%
African-American	28%
White	60%
Subsidized meals	28%
Full-pay meals	62%
Disabled	4%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	69%
Female	75%
Male	62%
African-American	68%
White	76%
Subsidized meals	65%
Full-pay meals	91%
Disabled	46%

Math	This District
All Students	75%
Female	80%
Male	70%
African-American	72%
White	94%
Subsidized meals	73%
Full-pay meals	88%
Disabled	56%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Social Studies	This District
All Students	28%
Female	28%
Male	28%
African-American	27%
White	28%
Subsidized meals	26%
Full-pay meals	52%
Disabled	12%

Science	This District
All Students	30%
Female	32%
Male	27%
African-American	28%
White	40%
Subsidized meals	27%
Full-pay meals	65%
Disabled	8%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	55%
Female	62%
Male	47%
African-American	55%
White	48%
Subsidized meals	53%
Full-pay meals	73%
Disabled	24%

Math	This District
All Students	58%
Female	62%
Male	54%
African-American	57%
White	64%
Subsidized meals	56%
Full-pay meals	75%
Disabled	36%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Social Studies	This District
All Students	43%
Female	46%
Male	41%
African-American	39%
White	71%
Subsidized meals	41%
Full-pay meals	52%
Disabled	13%

Science	This District
All Students	35%
Female	43%
Male	25%
African-American	29%
White	68%
Subsidized meals	31%
Full-pay meals	67%
Disabled	7%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	56%
Female	63%
Male	49%
African-American	52%
White	87%
Subsidized meals	53%
Full-pay meals	74%
Disabled	20%

Math	This District
All Students	47%
Female	52%
Male	42%
African-American	43%
White	72%
Subsidized meals	46%
Full-pay meals	53%
Disabled	5%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 South Carolina used the Palmetto Achievement Challenge Tests (PACT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts, math, social studies and science.
The PACT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina.
The different student groups are identified by the South Carolina Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in South Carolina: An Overview

HSAP Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 10

English/Language Arts

80% (2007)

74% (2006)

81% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 88% in 2007.

Math

72% (2007)

60% (2006)

55% (2005)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 South Carolina used the High School Assessment Program (HSAP) to test grade 10 students in English/language arts and math.
The HSAP is a high school graduation requirement.
The HSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in South Carolina: An Overview

See South Carolina's state standards

Compare all high schools in this district

HSAP Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 10

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	80%
Female	84%
Male	75%
African-American	80%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	78%
Subsidized meals	78%
Full-pay meals	87%
Disabled	41%
Not disabled	88%
Not limited English proficient	80%
Non-migrant	80%

Math	This District
All Students	72%
Female	77%
Male	67%
African-American	72%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	68%
Subsidized meals	70%
Full-pay meals	79%
Disabled	25%
Not disabled	82%
Not limited English proficient	72%
Non-migrant	72%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 South Carolina used the High School Assessment Program (HSAP) to test grade 10 students in English/language arts and math.
The HSAP is a high school graduation requirement.
The HSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina.
The different student groups are identified by the South Carolina Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in South Carolina: An Overview

ACT Results

Composite

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	15	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	17	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	16	19	21
Graduating class of 2004	15	20	21

English

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	14	19	21
Graduating class of 2006	16	19	21
Graduating class of 2005	14	19	20
Graduating class of 2004	14	19	20

Math

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	16	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	17	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	16	19	21
Graduating class of 2004	15	19	21

Reading

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	15	20	22
Graduating class of 2006	17	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	16	20	21
Graduating class of 2004	16	19	21

Science

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	16	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	18	19	21
Graduating class of 2005	16	19	21
Graduating class of 2004	16	19	21

¹Source: SC Dept. of Education
²Source: ACT

Participation Rate

	This District
Graduating class of 2006	15%
Graduating class of 2005	29%
Graduating class of 2004	38%

Source: SC Dept. of Education

About the Tests

The ACT is a national college admission and placement examination.
ACT scores range from a low of 1 to a high of 36. The Composite score is an average of the English, math, reading and science scores.
Scores represent the members of the graduation class' most recent scores.

More about the tests

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	12	15

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Black, not Hispanic	86%	40%
White, not Hispanic	13%	54%
Hispanic	1%	4%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	75%	52%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$11,707	$8,295

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	49%	57%
Student and staff support	17%	14%
Administration	12%	10%
Other expenditures	22%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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