North Marion High School

1 North Marion Drive
Farmington, WV 26571
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 741 students in grades 9-12, North Marion 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 45-49% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 741 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in WV)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

North Marion High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

North Marion High School's student population of 741 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
741 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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School Rankings

North Marion 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 North Marion High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WV)
#178 out of 629 schools
(Top 30%)
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25-29%
28%
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45-49%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Marion High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
2%
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Black
2%
4%
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White
95%
89%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.10
This chart display the diversity score of North Marion High School and the public school average diversity score of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
90%
This chart display graduation rate of North Marion High School and public school graduation rate of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in North Marion High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Marion High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is North Marion High School's ranking?
North Marion High School is ranked #178 out of 629 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are North Marion High School often compared to?
North Marion High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairmont Senior High School, East Fairmont 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 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% WV state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Marion High School?
The graduation rate of North Marion High School is 95%, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 90%.
How many students attend North Marion High School?
741 students attend North Marion High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of North Marion High School students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Marion High School?
North Marion High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does North Marion High School offer ?
North Marion High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is North Marion High School part of?
North Marion High School is part of Marion County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 741 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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