For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,264 students in Marion County, WV.
The top-ranked public high schools in Marion County, WV are Fairmont Senior High School, East Fairmont High School and North Marion High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion County, WV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Marion County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public high schools.
Marion County, WV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the West Virginia average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East Fairmont High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in West Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public high school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Marion County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairmont Senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Loop Park Dr
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2150
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2150
Gr: 9-12 | 835 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
East Fairmont High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1993 Airport Rd
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2140
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2140
Gr: 9-12 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
North Marion High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 North Marion Dr
Farmington, WV 26571
(304) 986-3063
Farmington, WV 26571
(304) 986-3063
Gr: 9-12 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
Barnes Learning Center (Alc)
Alternative School
100 Naomi St
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2127
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2127
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Marion County Technical Center
Vocational School
2 North Marion Dr
Farmington, WV 26571
(304) 986-3590
Farmington, WV 26571
(304) 986-3590
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Marion County, WV?
The top-ranked public high schools in Marion County, WV include Fairmont Senior High School, East Fairmont High School and North Marion High School.
How many public high schools are located in Marion County?
6 public high schools are located in Marion County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County?
Marion County public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public high schools average of 12% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Marion County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Marion County include: North Marion High School vs. Fairmont Senior High School, East Fairmont High School vs. Fairmont Senior High School, Fairmont Senior High School vs. East Fairmont High School
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