Best Schools in Marion County, WV
Marion County, WV has 20 public schools (3 high, 5 middle, 12 elementary) serving 7,544 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Marion County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Marion County, WV
The top high schools in Marion County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fairmont Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 821 Students
2. East Fairmont High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 689 Students
3. North Marion High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 738 Students
Best Middle Schools in Marion County, WV
The top middle schools in Marion County, 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. East Fairmont Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 723 Students
3. West Fairmont Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 629 Students
4. Monongah Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 206 Students
5. Mannington Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 251 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Marion County, WV
The top elementary schools in Marion County, 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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 205 Students
3. Jayenne Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 300 Students
4. East Dale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 348 Students
5. Barrackville Elementary/middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 339 Students
6. Monongah Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 269 Students
7. Rivesville Elementary/middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 332 Students
8. East Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 330 Students
9. Watson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 415 Students
10. Fairview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 130 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Marion County, WV
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Marion County, WV has a total population of 56,205 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Marion County, 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 Marion County, WV.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.97 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.81 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.16 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Marion County, WV.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Marion County, 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 Marion County, WV Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Marion County, WV
How many schools are in Marion County, WV?
Marion County, WV has 20 public schools: 3 high schools, 5 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 7,544 students in total.
How do schools in Marion County perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in Marion County score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Marion County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Marion County?
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: 49%
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- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Marion County
9 places in Marion County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (9)
- Fairmont (8)
- Fairview (2)
- Mannington (2)
- Monongah (2)
- Barrackville (1)
- Farmington (1)
- Pleasant Valley (1)
- Rivesville (1)
- White Hall (1)
School districts (1)
- Marion County Schools (19 schools)