East Fairmont Middle School vs Watson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Virginia, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Fairmont Middle School
Fairmont · Public middle · Grades 5–8
647 students
Watson Elementary School
Fairmont · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
383 students
| Measure | East Fairmont Middle School Fairmont, West Virginia | Watson Elementary School Fairmont, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #37 of 110 | #272 of 390 |
| National rank | #7123 of 15,369 | #29426 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 647 | 383 |
| Enrollment | 647 | 383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 42% |
| city | Fairmont | Fairmont |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Fairmont Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.3 vs 43.8).
- •East Fairmont Middle School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 42%).
- •East Fairmont Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 14.7).
- •East Fairmont Middle School is the larger school with 647 students compared with 383.
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 Middle School better than Watson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), East Fairmont Middle School ranks higher (52.3 vs 43.8 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 Middle School and Watson Elementary School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Fairmont and Fairmont in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Fairmont Middle School: 647. Watson Elementary School: 383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Fairmont Middle School and Watson Elementary School rank in West Virginia?
East Fairmont Middle School is 37th of 110 and Watson Elementary School is 272nd of 390 among middle schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).