For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,321 students in Fairfield City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Fairfield City School District have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
1,321 Students
743,516 Students
# Teachers
69 Teachers
42,637 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fairfield City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#136 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
38%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
5%
11%
% Black
94%
32%
% White
n/a
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,515 is higher than the state median of $13,006. The school district revenue/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,216 is higher than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has grown by 43% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student (19-20)
$15,515
$13,006
Spending / Student (19-20)
$15,216
$12,220
Best Fairfield City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
C J Donald Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
715 Valley Rd
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 783-6823
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 783-6823
Grades: 6-8
| 314 students
Rank: #22.
Glen Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Highland Dr
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 783-6837
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 783-6837
Grades: 3-5
| 279 students
Rank: #33.
Robinson Primary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 61st St
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 783-6827
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 783-6827
Grades: PK-2
| 248 students
Rank: #44.
Fairfield High Preparatory School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
610 Valley Rd
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 785-5176
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 785-5176
Grades: 9-12
| 480 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fairfield Alternative School
Alternative School
6405 Ave D
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 783-6847
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 783-6847
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Fairfield Area Vocational School
Vocational School
610 Valley Rd
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 783-6850
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 783-6850
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fairfield City School District?
Fairfield City School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,321 students.
What is the rank of Fairfield City School District?
Fairfield City School District is ranked #139 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairfield City School District?
94% of Fairfield City School District students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fairfield City School District?
Fairfield City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Fairfield City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,216 is higher than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has grown by 43% over four school years.
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