In 1956, a new building was opened adjacent to the Lawrence County Fairgrounds, hence the name "Fairland", and would remain the district's high school until 2002.

Fairland High School is a member of the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) along with Chesapeake, Coal Grove (Dawson-Bryant), Ironton, Portsmouth, Rock Hill, South Point, Gallia Academy.

)[3] The boys and girls basketball teams have enjoyed a long history of success including multiple conference, district, and regional titles.

The team finished the regular season with a perfect record going on to win the sectional, district, and regional titles before falling in the state semi-final round.

[4] The 2014, 2015, 2023, and 2024 Lady Dragons Basketball teams captured district and regional titles before falling in the OHSAA State semifinals.