Serving 809 students in grades 9-12, Fairmont Senior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 809 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in WV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fairmont Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Fairmont Senior High School's student population of 809 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
809 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fairmont Senior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 629 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairmont Senior High School is 0.32, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#151 out of 629 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
2%
Black
9%
4%
White
82%
89%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairmont Senior High School's ranking?
Fairmont Senior High School is ranked #151 out of 629 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Fairmont Senior High School often compared to?
Fairmont Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Fairmont High School, North Marion High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% WV state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% WV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fairmont Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Fairmont Senior High School is 95%, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 90%.
How many students attend Fairmont Senior High School?
809 students attend Fairmont Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Fairmont Senior High School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairmont Senior High School?
Fairmont Senior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fairmont Senior High School offer ?
Fairmont Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairmont Senior High School part of?
Fairmont Senior High School is part of Marion County Schools School District.
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