Watson Elementary School vs West Fairmont Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Virginia, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Watson Elementary School
Fairmont · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
383 students
West Fairmont Middle School
Fairmont · Public middle · Grades 5–8
592 students
| Measure | Watson Elementary School Fairmont, West Virginia | West Fairmont Middle School Fairmont, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #272 of 390 | #42 of 110 |
| National rank | #29426 of 50,301 | #7350 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 383 | 592 |
| Enrollment | 383 | 592 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 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 43.8).
- •Watson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 40%).
- •West Fairmont Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.7).
- •West Fairmont Middle School is the larger school with 592 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 Watson Elementary School better than West Fairmont Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), West Fairmont Middle School ranks higher (51.4 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 Watson Elementary School and West Fairmont Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Fairmont and Fairmont in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Watson Elementary School: 383. West Fairmont Middle School: 592. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Watson Elementary School and West Fairmont Middle School rank in West Virginia?
Watson Elementary School is 272nd of 390 and West Fairmont Middle School is 42nd of 110 among elementary schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).