Summary:
The city of Fairfax, South Carolina is home to three public schools serving grades K-12: Allendale-Fairfax Elementary, Allendale Fairfax High, and Allendale-Fairfax Middle. These schools, which are part of the Allendale 01 district, are consistently underperforming compared to state averages, with low test scores and poor school rankings across the board.
None of the Fairfax schools stand out as high-performing, with all three ranked in the bottom half of their respective school types in South Carolina. Allendale Fairfax High, in particular, is ranked in the bottom 10% of high schools statewide. Test scores across all grade levels and subjects are significantly below state averages, with many proficiency rates falling below 50%. The student populations at these schools are overwhelmingly African American, with 91.51% to 93.25% of students identifying as such, and 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
Despite the relatively high spending per student, ranging from $17,810 to $21,010, and low student-teacher ratios of 9.6 to 10.2 students per teacher, the Fairfax schools are still struggling to provide a quality education. This raises questions about the effective use of resources and the need to examine how funds are being allocated and utilized to support student learning. While the current data paints a concerning picture, there may be opportunities for improvement through targeted interventions and a focus on addressing the root causes of the low performance in this district.
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