Public schools in Fairmont, WV
9 open public schools with an address in Fairmont, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
9
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,165
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14:1
West Virginia median 13.3:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Fairmont public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in Fairmont, WV: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,165 students, an average of 521 per school. The largest campus is Fairmont Senior High School (835 students), and the largest elementary school is Watson Elementary School (383).
Every listed school belongs to Marion County Schools. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.3:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Fairmont
Elementary schools in Fairmont
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Dale Elementary School Marion County Schools | PK–04 | 352 | 13:1 | |
| East Park Elementary School Marion County Schools | PK–04 | 321 | 12.3:1 | |
| Jayenne Elementary School Marion County Schools | PK–04 | 310 | 13.5:1 | |
| Watson Elementary School Marion County Schools | PK–04 | 383 | 14.7:1 |
Middle schools in Fairmont
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Fairmont Middle School Marion County Schools | 05–08 | 647 | 14.4:1 | |
| West Fairmont Middle School Marion County Schools | 05–08 | 592 | 13.5:1 |
High schools in Fairmont
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Fairmont High School Marion County Schools | 09–12 | 725 | 17.3:1 | |
| Fairmont Senior High School Marion County Schools | 09–12 | 835 | 19.9:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Fairmont
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Learning Center (ALC) Marion County Schools · Alternative School | KG–12 | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White84.6%
- Hispanic1.7%
- Black5.9%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial6.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Fairmont schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,165 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Fairmont
How many public schools are in Fairmont, WV?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in Fairmont: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 4,165 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Fairmont?
All listed public schools with an address in Fairmont belong to Marion County Schools. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Fairmont?
Fairmont Senior High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Fairmont, with 835 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Fairmont?
No school with an address in Fairmont is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in West Virginia.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Fairmont schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Fairmont public schools is 14:1, similar to the West Virginia school median of 13.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Fairmont guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All West Virginia cities