Serving 807 students in grades 9-12, Fairmont High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 807 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fairmont High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Fairmont High School's student population of 807 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
807 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fairmont High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairmont High School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1988 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
26%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
9%
20%
Black
43%
25%
White
17%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairmont High School's ranking?
Fairmont High School is ranked #1988 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Fairmont High School often compared to?
Fairmont High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Bladen High School, Lumberton Senior High School, Purnell Swett High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fairmont High School?
The graduation rate of Fairmont High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Fairmont High School?
807 students attend Fairmont High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Fairmont High School students are Black, 26% of students are American Indian, 17% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairmont High School?
Fairmont High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fairmont High School offer ?
Fairmont High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Fairmont High School part of?
Fairmont High School is part of Public Schools Of Robeson County School District.
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