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Fairmont Senior High School

Q: Is Fairmont Senior High School a good school?

Fairmont Senior High School ranks 43 rd of 111 West Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

43^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 111 West Virginia High Schools

Better than 61% of West Virginia high schools

Summary

Fairmont Senior High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Fairmont, West Virginia, part of the Marion County Schools district. With a student population of 779, the school has consistently ranked among the top high schools in West Virginia, reaching a peak ranking of 10th out of 122 schools in 2016-2017 and 2017-2018.

Fairmont Senior High School has demonstrated strong academic performance, with 11th-grade students scoring 58.1% proficient or better in English Language Arts, outperforming both the Marion County Schools (55%) and the state average (55.1%). The school has also maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 92.5% to 96.3% over the past few years, consistently outperforming the state average. Compared to nearby North Marion High School and East Fairmont High School, Fairmont Senior High School has consistently ranked higher in the state's school rankings and outperformed the other two schools in academic proficiency rates and graduation rates.

While Fairmont Senior High School has strong overall performance, the data reveals significant disparities in the performance of certain student subgroups. The school has struggled with the performance of African American and multi-racial students, ranking in the bottom half of the state in these categories. This suggests the need for targeted interventions and support to address these achievement gaps. Additionally, the school's relatively lower spending per student compared to some nearby schools may be a factor in its academic performance, though the school still spends more than the state average.

835

Students ?

19.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,580

Per pupil spending ?

39.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1 Loop Park Dr
Fairmont, WV 26554-2570

(304) 367-2150

District: Marion County Schools

Feeder schools for Fairmont Senior High School:

Elementary:	Jayenne Elementary School
	Rivesville Elementary/Middle School
	Watson Elementary School
	White Hall Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.5%

African American:

9.2%

Two or more races:

6.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 85th percentile in 2015 → 61st in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the West Virginia median (61st percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 24 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school34%

District avg35%

West Virginia avg34%

43^rd of 111

West Virginia public high schools ?

Top 39%▼ down 23 pts since 2015

From top 15% (2015) to top 39% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 3High Schools in the Marion County Schools

9^th of 55Marion County Schools among West Virginia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	59.2	43 of 111	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	84.9	13 of 112	88.4%	★★★★☆
2023	82.3	16 of 112	85.7%	★★★★☆
2022	90.0	11 of 112	90.2%	★★★★★
2021	70.2	30 of 113	73.5%	★★★★☆
2019	79.5	18 of 114	84.2%	★★★★☆
2018	90.2	10 of 115	91.3%	★★★★★
2017	83.7	10 of 122	91.8%	★★★★★
2016	82.1	12 of 119	89.9%	★★★★★
2015	73.5	18 of 117	84.6%	★★★★☆
2014	78.3	10 of 115	91.3%	★★★★★
2013	83.0	10 of 114	91.2%	★★★★★
2012	80.5	13 of 113	88.5%	★★★★☆
2011	90.2	6 of 113	94.7%	★★★★★
2010	92.7	5 of 112	95.5%	★★★★★
2009	89.7	4 of 111	96.4%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	13.6	16 of 18	11.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	80.5	4 of 22	81.8%	★★★★☆
2023	35.9	12 of 15	20.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	47.2	10 of 18	44.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	14.2	16 of 16	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	75.2	4 of 23	82.6%	★★★★☆
2018	50.6	13 of 31	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	53.9	27 of 82	67.1%	★★★☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2022	62.6	23 of 91	74.7%	★★★★☆
2021	60.0	24 of 84	71.4%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	28.9	23 of 38	39.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	58.9	42 of 107	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	84.0	12 of 110	89.1%	★★★★☆
2023	90.1	10 of 108	90.7%	★★★★★
2022	86.8	10 of 108	90.7%	★★★★★
2021	77.4	16 of 110	85.5%	★★★★☆
2019	84.2	13 of 109	88.1%	★★★★☆
2018	90.7	8 of 111	92.8%	★★★★★
2017	73.2	17 of 119	85.7%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	68.5	6 of 59	89.8%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	16.7	96 of 109	11.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	80.8	15 of 110	86.4%	★★★★☆
2023	84.7	9 of 107	91.6%	★★★★★
2022	64.0	33 of 109	69.7%	★★★★☆
2021	26.8	83 of 111	25.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	54.6	46 of 112	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2017	63.1	35 of 121	71.1%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	55.4	44 of 106	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	77.1	22 of 109	79.8%	★★★★☆
2023	59.2	37 of 108	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	81.9	15 of 108	86.1%	★★★★☆
2021	61.1	41 of 110	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	70.2	26 of 109	76.1%	★★★★☆
2018	85.1	16 of 111	85.6%	★★★★☆
2017	86.5	9 of 122	92.6%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	16.6	17 of 18	5.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	84.0	2 of 14	85.7%	★★★★★
2017	48.6	29 of 62	53.2%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	63.4	27 of 92	70.7%	★★★★☆
2024	36.4	56 of 89	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	65.0	25 of 89	71.9%	★★★★☆
2019	40.6	49 of 85	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	50.4	49 of 103	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	62.7	23 of 118	80.5%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	70.6	27 of 111	75.7%	★★★★☆
2024	88.1	12 of 111	89.2%	★★★★★
2023	83.9	15 of 112	86.6%	★★★★☆
2022	94.0	7 of 111	93.7%	★★★★★
2021	83.0	16 of 113	85.8%	★★★★☆
2019	81.1	16 of 112	85.7%	★★★★☆
2018	92.1	7 of 113	93.8%	★★★★★
2017	90.6	4 of 122	96.7%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2017)90th percentile~ school

White (2025)76th percentile+14 vs school

Disabled (2022)75th percentile-15 vs school

Special Education (2025)71st percentile+9 vs school

Female (2025)61st percentile~ school

Male (2025)58th percentile-3 vs school

English Language Learner (2017)39th percentile-52 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)12th percentile-49 vs school

African American (2025)11th percentile-50 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)6th percentile-56 vs school

By subject vs West Virginia (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts58%+3 vs state

Science27%~ state avg

Mathematics18%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				WV Assessment Mathematics (2025)	WV Assessment English Language Arts (2025)	WV Assessment Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WV Assessment Mathematics 11th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 11th Grade	WV Assessment Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Fairmont Senior High School	Public	9-12	1 Loop Park Dr	Fairmont	26554	Marion County	Marion County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 367-2150	835	42	19.8		664 (79.5%)	77 (9.2%)	18 (2.2%)	16 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.7%)	54 (6.5%)	59.2	43^rd of 111 public high schools	61.3%		84.9	13^th of 112 public high schools	88.4%	30	17.8	58.1	27.0	$11,580	$864	$10,715
East Fairmont High School	Public	9-12	1993 Airport Rd	Fairmont	26554	Marion County	Marion County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 367-2140	725	42	17.2		677 (93.4%)	14 (1.9%)	11 (1.5%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (2.8%)	75.9	17^th of 111 public high schools	84.7%		73.4	27^th of 112 public high schools	75.9%	10	25.0	58.1	32.4	$13,141	$794	$12,347
Marion County Technical Center	Public	9-12	2 North Marion Dr	Farmington	26571	Marion County	Marion County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 986-3590	0	15	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
North Marion High School	Public	9-12	1 North Marion Dr	Farmington	26571	Marion County	Marion County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 986-3063	671	41	16.3		647 (96.4%)	7 (1.0%)	7 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.3%)	51	55^th of 111 public high schools	50.5%		75.3	25^th of 112 public high schools	77.7%	30	20.5	48.3	27.2	$12,788	$725	$12,063
Lincoln High School	Public	9-12	100 Jerry Toth Dr	Shinnston	26431	Harrison County	Harrison County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 326-7400	527	39	13.6		495 (93.9%)	4 (0.8%)	10 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.5%)	57.3	49^th of 111 public high schools	55.9%		30.1	75^th of 112 public high schools	33.0%	26	20.6	53.9	26.5	$13,140	$1,117	$12,024
Grafton High School	Public	9-12	400 Yates Ave	Grafton	26354	Taylor County	Taylor County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 265-3046	658	45	14.6		635 (96.5%)	10 (1.5%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.2%)	47	62^nd of 111 public high schools	44.1%		55	48^th of 112 public high schools	57.1%	14	18.1	52.1	23.6	$11,912	$945	$10,966
Monongalia Technical Education Center	Public	9-12	1000 Mississippi St	Morgantown	26501	Monongalia County	Monongalia County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 291-9240	0	21	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Bridgeport High School	Public	9-12	515 Johnson Ave	Bridgeport	26330	Harrison County	Harrison County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 326-7137	817	52	15.7		727 (89.0%)	11 (1.3%)	25 (3.1%)	25 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	28 (3.4%)	99.5	1^st of 111 public high schools	99.1%		99.5	2^nd of 112 public high schools	98.2%	1	48.6	76.0	48.6	$11,755	$688	$11,067
Morgantown High School	Public	9-12	109 Wilson Ave	Morgantown	26501	Monongalia County	Monongalia County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 291-9260	1,754	97	18.0		1,384 (78.9%)	93 (5.3%)	72 (4.1%)	88 (5.0%)	4 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	112 (6.4%)	98.7	5^th of 111 public high schools	95.5%		97.6	5^th of 112 public high schools	95.5%		41.0	72.2	47.1	$10,723	$710	$10,013
United Technical Center	Public	9-12	251 Marietta St	Clarksburg	26301	Harrison County	Harrison County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 326-7582	0	18	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Fairmont Senior High School

Is Fairmont Senior High School a good school?

Fairmont Senior High School ranks 43^rd of 111 West Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Fairmont Senior High School?

Students at Fairmont Senior High School are 80% White, 9% African American, 6% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

What district is Fairmont Senior High School in?

Marion County Schools

What schools feed into Fairmont Senior High School?

Fairmont Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Jayenne Elementary School
Elementary : Rivesville Elementary/Middle School
Elementary : Watson Elementary School
Elementary : White Hall Elementary School

How many students attend Fairmont Senior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 835 students attended Fairmont Senior High School.

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