For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 801 students in Fairmont, NC.
The top ranked public high school in Fairmont, NC is Fairmont High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairmont, NC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Fairmont have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Fairmont, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fairmont High School, with 82% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Fairmont, NC (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairmont High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5419 Old Stage Road
Fairmont, NC 28340
(910) 628-6727
Fairmont, NC 28340
(910) 628-6727
Gr: 9-12 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Fairmont, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1953 Fairgrove Sch Road
Fairmont, NC 28340
(910) 628-8290
Fairmont, NC 28340
(910) 628-8290
Gr: 4-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Fairmont, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Fairmont, NC include Fairmont High School.
How many public high schools are located in Fairmont?
1 public high schools are located in Fairmont.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairmont?
Fairmont public high schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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