North Marion High School vs. Fairmont Senior High School
Should I attend North Marion High School or Fairmont Senior High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
North Marion High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
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
Overview
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).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
741 students
809 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
47 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#178 out of 629 schools in WV
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#151 out of 629 schools in WV
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50-54%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
183
257
Grade 10 Students
199
190
Grade 11 Students
187
182
Grade 12 Students
172
180
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
3%
% Black
2%
9%
% White
95%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%