Fairmont Elementary School vs Fairmont Jr./Sr. High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairmont Elementary School
Fairmont · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
1,007 students
Fairmont Jr./Sr. High School
Fairmont · Public high · Grades 7–12
839 students
| Measure | Fairmont Elementary School Fairmont, Minnesota | Fairmont Jr./Sr. High School Fairmont, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #578 of 923 | #273 of 433 |
| National rank | #16781 of 50,301 | #7687 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 1,007 | 839 |
| Enrollment | 1,007 | 839 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.1% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 50% |
| city | Fairmont | Fairmont |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairmont Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.0 vs 52.6).
- •Fairmont Elementary School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 50%).
- •Fairmont Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 57%).
- •Fairmont Jr./Sr. High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47% vs 59.1%).
- •Fairmont Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 20.0).
- •Fairmont Elementary School is the larger school with 1,007 students compared with 839.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fairmont Elementary School better than Fairmont Jr./Sr. High School?
On the Success Index (US), Fairmont Elementary School ranks higher (62.0 vs 52.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Fairmont Elementary School and Fairmont Jr./Sr. High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Fairmont and Fairmont in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairmont Elementary School: 1,007. Fairmont Jr./Sr. High School: 839. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairmont Elementary School and Fairmont Jr./Sr. High School rank in Minnesota?
Fairmont Elementary School is 578th of 923 and Fairmont Jr./Sr. High School is 273rd of 433 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).