Fairmont High vs Fairmont Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairmont High
Fairmont · Public high · Grades 9–12
780 students
Fairmont Middle
Fairmont · Public middle · Grades 5–8
253 students
| Measure | Fairmont High Fairmont, North Carolina | Fairmont Middle Fairmont, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #471 of 528 | #424 of 469 |
| National rank | #15483 of 16,910 | #14486 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 780 | 253 |
| Enrollment | 780 | 253 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 98.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 10% |
| city | Fairmont | Fairmont |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairmont High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.8 vs 15.6).
- •Fairmont High does better on math proficiency (22% vs 10%).
- •Fairmont High does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 20%).
- •Fairmont Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.8% vs 99.6%).
- •Fairmont Middle does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.4).
- •Fairmont High is the larger school with 780 students compared with 253.
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 High better than Fairmont Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Fairmont High ranks higher (18.8 vs 15.6 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 High and Fairmont Middle?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Fairmont and Fairmont in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairmont High: 780. Fairmont Middle: 253. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairmont High and Fairmont Middle rank in North Carolina?
Fairmont High is 471st of 528 and Fairmont Middle is 424th of 469 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).