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Best Schools in Fairmont, WV
Fairmont, WV has 28 public schools (5 high, 7 middle, 16 elementary) serving 13,477 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Fairmont meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Fairmont, WV
The top high schools in Fairmont, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Morgantown High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monongalia County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1859 Students
2. Fairmont Senior High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 821 Students
3. East Fairmont High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 689 Students
4. North Marion High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 738 Students
5. Grafton High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Taylor County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 620 Students
Best Middle Schools in Fairmont, WV
The top middle schools in Fairmont, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fairview Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion County Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 176 Students
2. South Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monongalia County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 755 Students
3. East Fairmont Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 723 Students
4. West Fairmont Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 629 Students
5. Monongah Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 206 Students
6. Mannington Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 251 Students
7. Taylor County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Taylor County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 685 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Fairmont, WV
The top elementary schools in Fairmont, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pleasant Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 172 Students
2. White Hall Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 205 Students
3. West Taylor Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Taylor County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 283 Students
4. Ridgedale Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monongalia County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 525 Students
5. Jayenne Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 300 Students
6. East Dale Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 348 Students
7. Mountainview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monongalia County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 703 Students
8. Barrackville Elementary/middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 339 Students
9. Monongah Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 269 Students
10. Rivesville Elementary/middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Marion County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 332 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Fairmont, WV
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Fairmont, WV has a total population of 31,516 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Fairmont, WV
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Fairmont, WV.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.61 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.83 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.78 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Fairmont, WV.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Fairmont, WV.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Fairmont, WV Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Fairmont, WV
How many schools are in Fairmont, WV?
Fairmont, WV has 28 public schools: 5 high schools, 7 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 13,477 students in total.
How do schools in Fairmont perform on state tests?
On average, 28 schools in Fairmont score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Fairmont meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Fairmont?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 37%
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- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 37%
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- Actual: 44%
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- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Fairmont
8 of 8 schools in Fairmont carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 3B: 3C: 1D: 1
All 8 public schools we grade in Fairmont. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (2)
Middle and junior high schools (2)
Elementary and primary schools (4)
- East Dale Elementary School
- East Park Elementary School
- Jayenne Elementary School
- Watson Elementary School
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.