For the 2026 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 7,531 students in Marion County, WV (there are 2 private schools, serving 212 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 Jayenne Elementary 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 39% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Marion County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 13% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Marion County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1858 Valley School Rd
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2148
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2148
Gr: PK-4 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
White Hall Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
38 Emerald Ln
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2158
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2158
Gr: K-4 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Jayenne Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1504 Country Club Rd
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2136
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2136
Gr: PK-4 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Fairview Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17 Jesses Run Rd
Fairview, WV 26570
(304) 449-1312
Fairview, WV 26570
(304) 449-1312
Gr: 4-8 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Barrackville Elementary/middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
509 Pike Street
Barrackville, WV 26559
(304) 367-2127
Barrackville, WV 26559
(304) 367-2127
Gr: PK-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
East Dale Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Gr: PK-4 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
East Park Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1025 Fairfax St
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2134
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2134
Gr: K-4 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #88.
Monongah Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
550 Camden Ave
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2164
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2164
Gr: 5-8 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #99.
Monongah Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
628 Walnut Street
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2159
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2159
Gr: PK-4 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1010.
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: #1111.
East Fairmont Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
221 Mason St
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2123
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2123
Gr: 5-8 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1212.
Rivesville Elementary/middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
229 Phillips Ave
Rivesville, WV 26588
(304) 278-5331
Rivesville, WV 26588
(304) 278-5331
Gr: PK-8 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1313.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 School Street
Fairview, WV 26570
(304) 449-1752
Fairview, WV 26570
(304) 449-1752
Gr: PK-3 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1414.
Blackshere Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
41 Blackshere Dr.
Mannington, WV 26582
(304) 986-2707
Mannington, WV 26582
(304) 986-2707
Gr: PK-4 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1515.
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: #1616.
West Fairmont Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
110 10th St
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 366-5631
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 366-5631
Gr: 5-8 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1717.
Watson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1579 Mary Lou Retton Dr
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2156
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2156
Gr: PK-4 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1818.
North Marion High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 North Marion Dr
Farmington, WV 26571
(304) 986-3063
Farmington, WV 26571
(304) 986-3063
Gr: 9-12 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1919.
Mannington Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
113 Clarksburg St
Mannington, WV 26582
(304) 986-1050
Mannington, WV 26582
(304) 986-1050
Gr: 5-8 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #2020.
Long Drain School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3538 Long Drain Rd.
Metz, WV 26585
(304) 775-4221
Metz, WV 26585
(304) 775-4221
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
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
Rank: n/an/a
Marion County Technical Center
Vocational School
2 North Marion Dr
Farmington, WV 26571
(304) 986-3590
Farmington, WV 26571
(304) 986-3590
Gr: 9-12
Marion County 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%
2097 Daybrook Rd
Fairview, WV 26570
(304) 798-3230
Fairview, WV 26570
(304) 798-3230
Gr: PK
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%
81265 Jakes Run Road
Fairview, WV 26570
(304) 879-515
Fairview, WV 26570
(304) 879-515
Gr: PK | 26 students Minority enrollment: 4%
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 schools in Marion County, WV?
The top-ranked public schools in Marion County, WV include Pleasant Valley Elementary School, White Hall Elementary School and Jayenne Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Marion County?
23 public schools are located in Marion County.
What percentage of students in Marion County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Marion County are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County?
Marion County public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 13% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Marion County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Marion County include: West Fairmont Middle School vs. East Fairmont Middle School, Fairview Elementary School vs. Blackshere Elementary School, East Fairmont High School vs. Fairmont Senior High School
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