Top Rankings
Marion County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 7,411 students in Marion County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia.
Public Schools in Marion County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
21 Schools
698 Schools
# Students
7,411 Students
253,086 Students
# Teachers
531 Teachers
18,479 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Marion County Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 57 school districts in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#11 out of 57 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.21
# American Indian Students
3 Students
199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
38 Students
1,582 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
96 Students
5,379 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
295 Students
10,346 Students
% Black Students
4%
4%
# White Students
6,665 Students
225,197 Students
% White Students
90%
89%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
107 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
309 Students
10,276 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
392
14,575
# Students in K Grade:
518
17,973
# Students in 1st Grade:
491
16,988
# Students in 2nd Grade:
448
15,684
# Students in 3rd Grade:
561
17,861
# Students in 4th Grade:
529
17,685
# Students in 5th Grade:
544
18,021
# Students in 6th Grade:
562
18,373
# Students in 7th Grade:
563
19,097
# Students in 8th Grade:
576
19,597
# Students in 9th Grade:
647
22,924
# Students in 10th Grade:
540
18,844
# Students in 11th Grade:
518
17,896
# Students in 12th Grade:
522
17,568
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,682 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,540. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,802 is less than the state median of $14,737. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$109 MM
$3,933 MM
Spending
$102 MM
$3,730 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,682
$15,540
Spending / Student
$13,802
$14,737
Best Marion County Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1858 Valley School Road
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2148
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2148
Grades: PK-4
| 179 students
Rank: #22.
White Hall Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
38 Emerald Lane
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2158
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2158
Grades: PK-4
| 187 students
Rank: #33.
Fairview Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17 Jesses Run Road
Fairview, WV 26570
(304) 449-1312
Fairview, WV 26570
(304) 449-1312
Grades: 4-8
| 183 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
East Dale Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
57 E. Dale Rd
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2132
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2132
Grades: PK-4
| 368 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Jayenne Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1504 Country Club Road
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2136
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2136
Grades: PK-4
| 323 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
East Fairmont High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1993 Airport Road
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2140
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2140
Grades: 9-12
| 707 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Fairmont Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Loop Park Drive
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2150
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2150
Grades: 9-12
| 809 students
Rank: #88.
North Marion High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 North Marion Drive
Farmington, WV 26571
(304) 986-3063
Farmington, WV 26571
(304) 986-3063
Grades: 9-12
| 741 students
Rank: #99.
East Fairmont Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
221 Mason Street
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2123
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2123
Grades: 5-8
| 738 students
Rank: #1010.
Monongah Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
550 Camden Avenue
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2164
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2164
Grades: 5-8
| 218 students
Rank: #1111.
Rivesville Elementary/middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
229 Phillips Avenue
Rivesville, WV 26588
(304) 278-5331
Rivesville, WV 26588
(304) 278-5331
Grades: PK-8
| 331 students
Rank: #1212.
West Fairmont Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
110 Tenth Street
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 366-5631
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 366-5631
Grades: 5-8
| 613 students
Rank: #1313.
Monongah Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
628 Walnut Street
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2159
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2159
Grades: PK-4
| 267 students
Rank: #1414.
Barrackville Elementary/middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
509 Pike Street
Barrackville, WV 29559
(304) 367-2128
Barrackville, WV 29559
(304) 367-2128
Grades: PK-8
| 336 students
Rank: #1515.
East Park Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1025 Fairfax Street
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2134
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2134
Grades: PK-4
| 322 students
Rank: #1616.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 School Street
Fairview, WV 26570
(304) 449-1752
Fairview, WV 26570
(304) 449-1752
Grades: PK-3
| 142 students
Rank: #1717.
Mannington Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
113 Clarksburg Street
Mannington, WV 26582
(304) 986-1050
Mannington, WV 26582
(304) 986-1050
Grades: 5-8
| 251 students
Rank: #1818.
Watson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1579 Mary Lou Retton Dr
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2156
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2156
Grades: PK-4
| 357 students
Rank: #1919.
Blackshere Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
77 Blackshere Drive
Mannington, WV 26582
(304) 986-2707
Mannington, WV 26582
(304) 986-2707
Grades: PK-4
| 339 students
Rank: n/an/a
Barnes Learning Center (Alc)
Alternative School
100 Naomi Street
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2127
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2127
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Marion County Technical Center
Vocational School
2 North Marion Drive, Route 25
Farmington, WV 26571
(304) 986-3590
Farmington, WV 26571
(304) 986-3590
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marion County Schools School District?
Marion County Schools School District manages 21 public schools serving 7,411 students.
What is the rank of Marion County Schools School District?
Marion County Schools School District is ranked #11 out of 57 school districts in West Virginia (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of West Virginia school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County Schools School District?
90% of Marion County Schools School District students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marion County Schools School District?
Marion County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Marion County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,802 is less than the state median of $14,737. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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