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Fairfield City

Ohio · Public School District
10
Schools
9,647
Students
$12,086
Per-Pupil Spend
-16% nat'l
45.1%
Free Lunch Rate
-7pp vs nat'l
89.0%
Graduation Rate
+2.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Fairfield City is a public school district in Ohio serving 9,647 students across 10 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 89.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,086 is below the national average for a US public school district. 45% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 44/100.

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All Schools (10)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Creekside Middle School06–081,126
Crossroads Middle School05–081,135
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Fairfield High School09–122,200
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Fairfield Freshman High School09–09800
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,086-16% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
35%
52%
State
34.8%
Local (property tax)
51.8%
Federal
13.4%

Funding is shared between state (35%) and local sources (52%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
9,647
Students
45%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.0%
Opportunity Score44/100
StateOhio →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $12,086, spending is 16% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Fairfield City?
Fairfield City has 10 public schools, serving a total of 9,647 students.
What is the graduation rate for Fairfield City?
The graduation rate is 89.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Fairfield City spend per student?
Fairfield City spends $12,086 per pupil — 16% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Fairfield City?
45% of students in Fairfield City qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Fairfield City?
No, Fairfield City does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Fairfield City serve?
Fairfield City serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Fairfield City?
The median opportunity score across schools in Fairfield City is 44/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.