East Fairmont High School vs West Fairmont Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Virginia, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Fairmont High School
Fairmont · Public high · Grades 9–12
725 students
West Fairmont Middle School
Fairmont · Public middle · Grades 5–8
592 students
| Measure | East Fairmont High School Fairmont, West Virginia | West Fairmont Middle School Fairmont, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #63 of 110 | #42 of 110 |
| National rank | #13221 of 16,910 | #7350 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 725 | 592 |
| Enrollment | 725 | 592 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 40% |
| city | Fairmont | Fairmont |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Fairmont Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.4 vs 30.5).
- •West Fairmont Middle School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 27%).
- •West Fairmont Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 17.3).
- •East Fairmont High School is the larger school with 725 students compared with 592.
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 East Fairmont High School better than West Fairmont Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), West Fairmont Middle School ranks higher (51.4 vs 30.5 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 East Fairmont High School and West Fairmont Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Fairmont and Fairmont in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Fairmont High School: 725. West Fairmont Middle School: 592. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Fairmont High School and West Fairmont Middle School rank in West Virginia?
East Fairmont High School is 63rd of 110 and West Fairmont Middle School is 42nd of 110 among high schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).