For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 480 students in Fairfield, AL.
The top ranked public high school in Fairfield, AL is Fairfield High Preparatory School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairfield, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 1% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Fairfield have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Fairfield, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Alabama average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fairfield High Preparatory School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Fairfield, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Fairfield, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7000 Graselli Rd
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 783-6841
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 783-6841
Grades: 6-8
| 194 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Fairfield, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in Fairfield, AL include Fairfield High Preparatory School.
How many public high schools are located in Fairfield?
3 public high schools are located in Fairfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairfield?
Fairfield public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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