Fairfield Middle School originated as Fairfield Junior High School in 1957. As the school plant was being built on an operating dairy farm, classes were held at several area schools. The existing school plant was opened in 1959. Two additional buildings have been added to the original plan since the opening of the school.

In 1971, the ninth grade was moved to Highland Springs High School.

Several years later the sixth grade was added and the name changed to Fairfield Middle School. The students chose the falcon as the emblem of the school. The school colors are blue and white. Fairfield is one of fourteen middle schools in Henrico County, Virginia.

Mr. William L. Smith served as the first principal of the school until his retirement in 1971. Mr. Donald M. Bailey served from 1971 to 1988, Mr. Thomas Walls from 1988 to 1996, and Dr. Rudolph E. Ford, Jr. from 1996 to 2000. Mrs. Dorothy N. Hutcheson served from July 1, 2000 until her retirement on June 30, 2004. Mrs. Deborah S. Jones served from July 1, 2004 until June 30, 2007. Mr. John L. Mayo served from July 11, 2007 until September of 2010 when Dr. Dana Bost was appointed principal.

Renovation of the entire school which included enhancements to the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems at the school. and construction of a new administration building began in September of 2008 and was finished in August of 2010.

Our school theme for the 2010-11 school year is "Believe It! Achieve It!" Fairfield Middle School is home to students that go above and beyond to get the job done academically.

FMS is one of three middle schools in Henrico County that has the middle years International Baccalaureate Program.