Top 10 Best Marion County Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 7,900 students in Marion County, WV (there are 2 private schools, serving 205 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Marion County, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in Marion County, WV are Pleasant Valley Elementary School, White Hall Elementary School and Fairview Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion County, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Marion County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Marion County Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1858 Valley School Road
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 304-2148
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 304-2148
Grades: K-4
| 184 students
Rank: #22.
White Hall Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
38 Emerald Lane
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2158
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2158
Grades: K-4
| 185 students
Rank: #33.
Fairview Middle School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17 Jesses Run Road
Fairview, WV 26570
(304) 449-1312
Fairview, WV 26570
(304) 449-1312
Grades: 4-8
| 202 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
East Dale Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
57 E. Dale Rd
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2132
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2132
Grades: PK-4
| 405 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Jayenne Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1504 Country Club Road
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2136
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2136
Grades: PK-4
| 361 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
East Fairmont High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1993 Airport Road
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2140
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2140
Grades: 9-12
| 724 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Fairmont Senior High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Loop Park Drive
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2150
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2150
Grades: 9-12
| 797 students
Rank: #88.
North Marion High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 North Marion Drive
Farmington, WV 26571
(304) 986-3063
Farmington, WV 26571
(304) 986-3063
Grades: 9-12
| 752 students
Rank: #99.
East Fairmont Middle School
Math: 31% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
221 Mason Street
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2123
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2123
Grades: 5-8
| 738 students
Rank: #1010.
Monongah Middle School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
550 Camden Avenue
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2164
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2164
Grades: 5-8
| 229 students
Rank: #1111.
Rivesville Elementary Middle School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
229 Phillips Avenue
Rivesville, WV 26588
(304) 278-5331
Rivesville, WV 26588
(304) 278-5331
Grades: PK-8
| 347 students
Rank: #1212.
West Fairmont Middle School
Math: 27% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
110 Tenth Street
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 366-5631
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 366-5631
Grades: 5-8
| 640 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Long Drain School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rt 1 Box 108-a
Metz, WV 26585
(304) 775-4221
Metz, WV 26585
(304) 775-4221
Grades: PK-8
| 177 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Monongah Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
628 Walnut Street
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2159
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2159
Grades: PK-4
| 300 students
Rank: #1515.
Barrackville Elementary Middle School
Math: 25% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
509 Pike Street
Barrackville, WV 26559
(304) 367-2128
Barrackville, WV 26559
(304) 367-2128
Grades: PK-8
| 349 students
Rank: #1616.
East Park Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1025 Fairfax Street
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2134
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2134
Grades: PK-4
| 335 students
Rank: #1717.
Fairview Elementary School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 School Street
Fairview, WV 26570
(304) 449-1752
Fairview, WV 26570
(304) 449-1752
Grades: PK-3
| 139 students
Rank: #1818.
Mannington Middle School
Math: 24% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
113 Clarksburg Street
Mannington, WV 26582
(304) 986-1050
Mannington, WV 26582
(304) 986-1050
Grades: 5-8
| 254 students
Rank: #1919.
Watson Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1579 Mary Lou Retton Dr
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2156
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2156
Grades: PK-4
| 394 students
Rank: #2020.
Blackshere Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
77 Blackshere Drive
Mannington, WV 26582
(304) 986-2707
Mannington, WV 26582
(304) 986-2707
Grades: PK-4
| 323 students
Rank: #2121.
Academy Programs
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
#5 Crosswind Drive
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 363-3348
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 363-3348
Grades: 7-12
| 65 students
Rank: n/an/a
Barnes Learning Center (Alc)
Alternative School
100 Naomi Street
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2127
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2127
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Marion Co. Adult & Community Ed. Center
Vocational School
601 Locust Ave
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 363-7323
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 363-7323
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Marion County Technical Center
Vocational School
2 North Marion Drive, Route 25
Farmington, WV 26571
(304) 986-3590
Farmington, WV 26571
(304) 986-3590
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Marion County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
100 Naomi St
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2127
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2127
Grades: PK-4
| 122 students
2097 Daybrook Rd
Fairview, WV 26570
(304) 798-3230
Fairview, WV 26570
(304) 798-3230
Grades: PK
| n/a students
101 High St
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2131
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2131
Grades: 5-6
| 297 students
81265 Jakes Run Road
Fairview, WV 26570
(304) 879-515
Fairview, WV 26570
(304) 879-515
Grades: PK
| 26 students
2 Pennsylvania Ave
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2147
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2147
Grades: 7-8
| 332 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Marion County, WV?
The top ranked public schools in Marion County, WV are Pleasant Valley Elementary School, White Hall Elementary School and Fairview Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Marion County, WV?
24 public schools are located in Marion County, WV.
What percentage of students in Marion County, WV go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Marion County, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County, WV?
Marion County, WV minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).
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