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North Marion High School

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North Marion High School ranks 55 th of 111 West Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

55^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 111 West Virginia High Schools

Better than 50% of West Virginia high schools

Summary

North Marion High School is a public high school located in Farmington, West Virginia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 715 students. The school is part of the Marion County Schools district, which is ranked 9th out of 55 districts in the state and rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

North Marion High School has experienced fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 25th to 90th out of 112 West Virginia high schools, and its SchoolDigger rating has also varied from 1 to 4 stars. In comparison, nearby schools like East Fairmont High School and Fairmont Senior High School have maintained higher and more consistent rankings, typically in the top 30 schools in the state. North Marion High School's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on the West Virginia Assessment, has been below the state and district averages in most subject areas and grade levels.

Despite these challenges, North Marion High School has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 92.5% to 96.3% in recent years, which is on par with the nearby schools in the Marion County Schools district. The school's per-student spending of $12,788 in the 2018-2019 school year is slightly higher than the state average, and its student-teacher ratio has been comparable to the nearby schools. By addressing the identified areas of concern and learning from the successes of higher-performing nearby schools, North Marion High School may have the potential to enhance its academic and operational excellence, ultimately benefiting the students and the broader community.

671

Students ?

16.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,788

Per pupil spending ?

46.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1 North Marion Dr
Farmington, WV 26571-9717

(304) 986-3063

District: Marion County Schools

Feeder schools for North Marion High School:

Elementary:	Barrackville Elementary/Middle School
	Blackshere Elementary School
	Fairview Elementary School
	Monongah Elementary School
Middle:	Fairview Middle School
	Mannington Middle School
	Monongah Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.4%

Two or more races:

1.3%

African American:

1.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 45th percentile in 2015 → 50th in 2025

Strengths

✓97% graduate in 4 years — above the West Virginia average (93%)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 5 percentile points since 2015

✓Above the West Virginia median (50th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school32%

District avg35%

West Virginia avg34%

55^th of 111

West Virginia public high schools ?

Top 50%▲ up 5 pts since 2015

From bottom 45% (2015) to top 50% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd 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	51.0	55 of 111	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	75.3	25 of 112	77.7%	★★★★☆
2023	24.4	90 of 112	19.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	37.8	72 of 112	35.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	60.1	42 of 113	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	51.8	52 of 114	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	54.0	47 of 115	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	58.6	46 of 122	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2016	44.7	67 of 119	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2015	44.7	64 of 117	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2014	36.7	83 of 115	27.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	50.9	54 of 114	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2012	56.0	40 of 113	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2011	55.2	44 of 113	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2010	54.0	53 of 112	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2009	33.5	90 of 111	18.9%	★☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	54.6	26 of 82	68.3%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2022	72.3	10 of 91	89.0%	★★★★★
2021	75.3	15 of 84	82.1%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	48.9	58 of 107	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	76.5	23 of 110	79.1%	★★★★☆
2023	22.4	94 of 108	13.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	39.7	66 of 108	38.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	28.9	79 of 110	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	35.8	66 of 109	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	69.2	23 of 111	79.3%	★★★★☆
2017	62.3	40 of 119	66.4%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	46.5	53 of 109	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	76.1	21 of 110	80.9%	★★★★☆
2023	27.1	85 of 107	20.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	49.9	56 of 109	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	79.8	18 of 111	83.8%	★★★★☆
2018	52.0	53 of 112	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	45.8	69 of 121	43.0%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	51.2	52 of 106	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	67.4	35 of 109	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	28.3	83 of 108	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	38.7	65 of 108	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	83.0	14 of 110	87.3%	★★★★☆
2019	66.8	30 of 109	72.5%	★★★★☆
2018	35.3	69 of 111	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2017	52.7	52 of 122	57.4%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	52.6	37 of 92	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	15.2	79 of 89	11.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	23.5	70 of 89	21.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	94.3	5 of 85	94.1%	★★★★★
2018	54.5	35 of 103	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	53.4	39 of 118	66.9%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	51.4	56 of 111	49.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	73.9	21 of 111	81.1%	★★★★☆
2023	24.4	91 of 112	18.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	36.3	73 of 111	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	60.3	40 of 113	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	50.3	53 of 112	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	51.7	49 of 113	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2017	57.0	50 of 122	59.0%	★★★☆☆

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)

Disabled (2022)89th percentile+53 vs school

African American (2017)68th percentile+6 vs school

Special Education (2025)60th percentile+9 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)51st percentile~ school

Male (2025)51st percentile~ school

White (2025)50th percentile~ school

Female (2025)46th percentile-5 vs school

By subject vs West Virginia (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts48%-7 vs state

Science27%~ state avg

Mathematics20%~ state avg

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Schools Near North Marion High School

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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 6th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 11th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 11th Grade	WV Assessment Science 8th Grade	WV Assessment Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
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
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)
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
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
Hundred High School	Public	9-12	3490 Hornet Highway	Hundred	26575	Wetzel County	Wetzel County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 775-5221	66	12	5.7		66 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34.5	77^th of 111 public high schools	30.6%		28.9	79^th of 112 public high schools	29.5%	2				8.3				50.0		25.0	$23,514	$803	$22,711
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)
Clay-Battelle High School	Public	6-12	6226 Mason-Dixon Highway	Blacksville	26521	Monongalia County	Monongalia County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 432-8208	332	28	12.0		325 (97.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	42.8	68^th of 111 public high schools	38.7%		39.8	67^th of 112 public high schools	40.2%	1	31.7	38.9	40.0	15.9	56.1	54.7	60.0	52.3	28.9	22.7	$15,379	$911	$14,468
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
Liberty High School	Public	9-12	1 Mountaineer Dr	Clarksburg	26301	Harrison County	Harrison County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 326-7470	346	35	9.9		318 (91.9%)	9 (2.6%)	5 (1.4%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.5%)	29.2	81^st of 111 public high schools	27.0%		42	63^rd of 112 public high schools	43.8%	18				2.7				52.1		21.9	$13,935	$733	$13,202

Frequently Asked Questions about North Marion High School

How many students attend North Marion High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 671 students attended North Marion High School.

What district is North Marion High School in?

Marion County Schools

What is the racial makeup of North Marion High School?

Students at North Marion High School are 96% White, 1% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Hispanic.

Is North Marion High School a good school?

North Marion High School ranks 55^th of 111 West Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into North Marion High School?

North Marion High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Barrackville Elementary/Middle School
Elementary : Blackshere Elementary School
Elementary : Fairview Elementary School
Elementary : Monongah Elementary School
Middle : Fairview Middle School
Middle : Mannington Middle School
Middle : Monongah Middle School

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