Fairmont Senior High School vs Watson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Virginia, United States, 2.0 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
Watson Elementary School
Fairmont · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
383 students
| Measure | Fairmont Senior High School Fairmont, West Virginia | Watson Elementary School Fairmont, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #86 of 110 | #272 of 390 |
| National rank | #14196 of 16,910 | #29426 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 835 | 383 |
| Enrollment | 835 | 383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 42% |
| city | Fairmont | Fairmont |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Watson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.8 vs 25.9).
- •Watson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Watson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 19.9).
- •Fairmont Senior High School is the larger school with 835 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 Fairmont Senior High School better than Watson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Watson Elementary School ranks higher (43.8 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 Watson Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Fairmont and Fairmont in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairmont Senior High School: 835. Watson Elementary School: 383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairmont Senior High School and Watson Elementary School rank in West Virginia?
Fairmont Senior High School is 86th of 110 and Watson Elementary School is 272nd of 390 among high schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).