Fairmont Senior High School vs Nitro High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in West Virginia, United States, 188 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairmont Senior High School
Fairmont · Public high · Grades 9–12
835 students
Nitro High School
Nitro · Public high · Grades 9–12
818 students
| Measure | Fairmont Senior High School Fairmont, West Virginia | Nitro High School Nitro, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #86 of 110 | #36 of 110 |
| National rank | #14196 of 16,910 | #11951 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 835 | 818 |
| Enrollment | 835 | 818 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| city | Fairmont | Nitro |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nitro High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.1 vs 25.9).
- •Nitro High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Fairmont Senior High School does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 20.5).
- •Fairmont Senior High School is the larger school with 835 students compared with 818.
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 Senior High School better than Nitro High School?
On the Success Index (US), Nitro High School ranks higher (36.1 vs 25.9 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 Senior High School and Nitro High School?
About 188 km in a straight line, between Fairmont and Nitro in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairmont Senior High School: 835. Nitro High School: 818. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairmont Senior High School and Nitro High School rank in West Virginia?
Fairmont Senior High School is 86th of 110 and Nitro High School is 36th of 110 among high schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).