For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,580 students in Fairmont, WV. The top ranked public high schools in Fairmont, WV are Fairmont Senior High School, East Fairmont High School and Academy Programs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairmont, WV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Fairmont have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of West Virginia public high schools.
Fairmont, WV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the West Virginia average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East Fairmont High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in West Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public high school average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Fairmont, WV (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fairmont Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Loop Park Drive
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2150
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2150
Grades: 9-12
| 821 students
Rank: #22.
East Fairmont High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1993 Airport Road
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2140
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2140
Grades: 9-12
| 689 students
Rank: #33.
Academy Programs
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
#5 Crosswind Drive
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 363-3348
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 363-3348
Grades: 7-12
| 70 students
Fairmont, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
100 Naomi St
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2127
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2127
Grades: PK-4
| 122 students
101 High St
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2131
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2131
Grades: 5-6
| 297 students
Marion Co. Adult & Community Ed. Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
601 Locust Ave
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 363-7323
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 363-7323
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2 Pennsylvania Ave
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2147
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2147
Grades: 7-8
| 332 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Fairmont, WV?
The top ranked public high schools in Fairmont, WV include Fairmont Senior High School, East Fairmont High School and Academy Programs. Fairmont has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in West Virginia.
How many public high schools are located in Fairmont?
3 public high schools are located in Fairmont.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairmont?
Fairmont public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public high schools average of 11% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Fairmont are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Fairmont include: East Fairmont High School vs. Fairmont Senior High School, Fairmont Senior High School vs. East Fairmont High School
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