For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,560 students in Fairmont, WV. The top-ranked public high schools in Fairmont, WV are Fairmont Senior High School and East Fairmont High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairmont, WV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Fairmont have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of West Virginia public high schools.
Fairmont, WV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the West Virginia average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East Fairmont High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in West Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public high school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Fairmont, WV (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairmont Senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Loop Park Dr
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2150
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2150
Gr: 9-12 | 835 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
East Fairmont High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1993 Airport Rd
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2140
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2140
Gr: 9-12 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Barnes Learning Center (Alc)
Alternative School
100 Naomi St
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2127
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2127
Gr: K-12
Fairmont, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
100 Naomi St
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2127
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2127
Gr: PK-4 | 122 students Minority enrollment: 25%
101 High St
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2131
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2131
Gr: 5-6 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Marion Co. Adult & Community Ed. Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
601 Locust Ave
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 363-7323
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 363-7323
2 Pennsylvania Ave
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2147
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2147
Gr: 7-8 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Fairmont, WV?
The top-ranked public high schools in Fairmont, WV include Fairmont Senior High School and East Fairmont High School. Fairmont has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in West Virginia.
How many public high schools are located in Fairmont?
3 public high schools are located in Fairmont.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairmont?
Fairmont public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public high schools average of 12% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Fairmont are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Fairmont include: East Fairmont High School vs. Fairmont Senior High School, Fairmont Senior High School vs. East Fairmont High School
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