Serving 253 students in grades 5-8, Fairmont Middle 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 14% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 253 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fairmont Middle serves the southern part of Fairmont, NC, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 102.7 square miles. Families within the zone can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 7.6 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest edge located 11.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fairmont Middle School's student population of 253 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
253 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Motto
One Team, One Goal
School Rankings
Fairmont Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairmont Middle School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2526 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)14%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
22%
1%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
10%
22%
Black
49%
24%
White
6%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)68%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairmont Middle School's ranking?
Fairmont Middle School is ranked #2526 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Fairmont Middle School?
253 students attend Fairmont Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Fairmont Middle School students are Black, 22% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fairmont Middle School?
Fairmont Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fairmont Middle School offer ?
Fairmont Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairmont Middle School part of?
Fairmont Middle School is part of Of Robeson County School District.
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