Is East Fairmont High School a good school?

East Fairmont High School ranks 27 th of 112 West Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend East Fairmont High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 689 students attended East Fairmont High School.

What is the racial makeup of East Fairmont High School?

Students at East Fairmont High School are 93% White, 3% African American, 3% Two or more races.

What schools feed into East Fairmont High School?

East Fairmont High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : East Dale Elementary School Elementary : East Park Elementary School Elementary : Pleasant Valley Elementary School Middle : East Fairmont Middle School Middle : West Fairmont Middle School

East Fairmont High School

Summary:

East Fairmont High School is a public high school serving 689 students in grades 9-12 in Fairmont, West Virginia, which is part of the Marion County Schools district, ranked 9th out of 55 districts in the state with a 4-star rating.

East Fairmont High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in West Virginia, with a statewide ranking between 21st and 39th over the past several years. The school's performance on state assessments is also strong, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the state and district averages. While the student population is predominantly White (over 90%), the school has a more diverse racial makeup compared to some nearby schools, such as North Marion High School and Fairmont Senior High School. Additionally, East Fairmont High School has shown strong performance in serving its special education and low-socioeconomic status student populations, with high rankings in these subgroups compared to other West Virginia high schools.

The consistent high performance, diverse student population, and exceptional support for special education and low-socioeconomic status students are notable strengths of East Fairmont High School. While the school may have opportunities for further improvement, particularly in the areas of Mathematics and Science proficiency, it remains a well-performing high school that provides a comprehensive and effective educational experience for its students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1993 Airport Rd
Fairmont, WV 26554-9138

(304) 367-2140

District: Marion County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
27^th of 112 West Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,141

Feeder schools for East Fairmont High School:

Elementary:	East Dale Elementary School
	East Park Elementary School
	Pleasant Valley Elementary School
Middle:	East Fairmont Middle School
	West Fairmont Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

Number of students: 689

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.9%

African American:

3.0%

Two or more races:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details East Fairmont High School ranks better than 75.9% of high schools in West Virginia. It also ranks last among 3 ranked high schools in the Marion County Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.44. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.9%), African American (3%), two or more races (3%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Fairmont High School is 15.6, which is the 2^nd best among 3 high schools in the Marion County Schools District. (See more...)

Compare East Fairmont High School employs 44.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Fairmont High School is $13,141, which is the highest among 4 high schools in the Marion County Schools District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

East Fairmont High School:

SchoolDigger ranks East Fairmont High School 27^th of 112 West Virginia public high schools. (See East Fairmont High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

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White students:

Marion County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Marion County Schools 9^th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for East Fairmont High School

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Rank History for all students at East Fairmont High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2009	76.26	13^th	111	88.3%
2010	66.96	25^th	112	77.7%
2011	78.69	15^th	113	86.7%
2012	68.47	25^th	113	77.9%
2013	66.07	29^th	114	74.6%
2014	54.69	42^nd	115	63.5%
2015	77.66	15^th	117	87.2%
2016	91.51	4^th	119	96.6%
2017	94.34	2^nd	122	98.4%
2018	76.10	21^st	115	81.7%
2019	64.12	35^th	114	69.3%
2021	74.41	21^st	113	81.4%
2022	59.08	39^th	112	65.2%
2023	73.33	24^th	112	78.6%
2024	73.44	27^th	112	75.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at East Fairmont High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	77.00	7^th	62	88.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at East Fairmont High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	48.70	48^th	118	59.3%
2018	89.94	8^th	103	92.2%
2019	76.74	15^th	85	82.4%
2023	41.02	50^th	89	43.8%
2024	26.75	72^nd	89	19.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at East Fairmont High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	72.19	22^nd	121	81.8%
2018	58.31	40^th	112	64.3%
2021	49.14	56^th	111	49.5%
2022	37.19	76^th	109	30.3%
2023	49.42	53^rd	107	50.5%
2024	69.12	29^th	110	73.6%

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Rank History for Female students at East Fairmont High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	94.57	2^nd	119	98.3%
2018	72.99	21^st	111	81.1%
2019	36.84	64^th	109	41.3%
2021	60.70	46^th	110	58.2%
2022	49.75	51^st	108	52.8%
2023	72.02	25^th	108	76.9%
2024	70.34	27^th	110	75.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at East Fairmont High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	46.93	39^th	84	53.6%
2022	94.09	1^st	91	98.9%

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Rank History for Male students at East Fairmont High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	89.15	5^th	122	95.9%
2018	73.74	27^th	111	75.7%
2019	84.10	15^th	109	86.2%
2021	78.76	19^th	110	82.7%
2022	66.08	31^st	108	71.3%
2023	67.05	30^th	108	72.2%
2024	68.81	30^th	109	72.5%

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Rank History for Asian students at East Fairmont High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	50.23	28^th	47	40.4%

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Rank History for African American students at East Fairmont High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	42.27	48^th	82	41.5%
2018	48.55	18^th	31	41.9%

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Rank History for White students at East Fairmont High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	93.56	2^nd	122	98.4%
2018	76.56	25^th	113	77.9%
2019	62.52	40^th	112	64.3%
2021	73.16	27^th	113	76.1%
2022	59.92	39^th	111	64.9%
2023	79.59	19^th	112	83.0%
2024	70.47	30^th	111	73.0%

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Data source: test scores: West Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for East Fairmont High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	929	929
1990	868	11	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	881
1991	837	10	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	847
1992	827	9	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	838
1993	859	7	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	866
1994	872	7	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	880
1995	919	13	2	1	6	n/a	n/a	0	941
1996	919	13	2	1	6	n/a	n/a	0	941
1997	919	11	2	4	4	n/a	n/a	0	940
1998	964	15	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	983
1999	966	20	3	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	992
2000	944	13	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	961
2001	893	12	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	909
2002	841	15	3	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	865
2003	841	15	3	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	865
2004	838	16	3	4	4	n/a	n/a	0	865
2005	846	19	2	6	5	n/a	n/a	0	878
2006	839	26	0	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	873
2007	843	25	2	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	876
2008	842	17	4	8	3	n/a	n/a	0	874
2009	804	14	2	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	826
2010	802	15	2	2	2	0	1	0	824
2011	785	13	3	4	1	0	6	0	812
2012	743	14	1	5	1	0	3	0	767
2013	749	16	3	7	2	0	8	0	785
2014	729	17	2	8	2	0	11	0	769
2015	724	14	4	3	1	0	9	0	755
2016	734	16	5	3	1	0	7	0	766
2017	711	12	4	3	0	0	10	0	740
2018	696	16	6	3	0	0	12	0	733
2019	677	14	3	1	0	0	15	0	710
2020	671	11	2	4	0	1	17	0	706
2021	691	11	2	2	0	1	17	0	724
2022	663	16	2	4	0	1	21	0	707
2023	640	21	1	4	1	1	21	0	689

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at East Fairmont High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	929	56.0	16.5	n/a
1990	881	57.5	15.3	7.7
1991	847	57.0	14.8	6.6
1992	838	55.0	15.2	9.2
1993	866	54.0	16.0	8.7
1994	880	48.5	18.1	14.3
1995	941	50.0	18.8	20.5
1996	941	50.0	18.8	20.5
1997	940	52.0	18.1	21.5
1998	983	55.0	17.9	27.9
1999	992	56.0	17.7	29.6
2000	961	56.0	17.2	28.7
2001	909	56.5	16.1	27.5
2002	865	55.0	15.7	31.1
2003	865	55.0	15.7	31.1
2004	865	55.0	15.7	32.1
2005	878	56.0	15.7	37.4
2006	873	55.0	15.9	38.4
2007	876	58.5	15.0	39.8
2008	874	58.0	15.1	39.5
2009	826	55.0	15.0	36.9
2010	824	54.0	15.2	38.8
2011	812	51.5	15.7	39.2
2012	767	52.0	14.7	36.8
2013	785	51.0	15.3	36.2
2014	769	51.5	14.9	37.3
2015	755	50.0	15.1	37.6
2016	766	50.0	15.3	41.4
2017	740	49.5	14.9	42
2018	733	49.5	14.8	40.7
2019	710	50.0	14.2	38.9
2020	706	44.0	16.0	39.1
2021	724	44.0	16.4	41.7
2022	707	40.5	17.4	n/a
2023	689	44.1	15.6	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio East Fairmont High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	929	56.0	16.5	n/a
1990	881	57.5	15.3	7.7
1991	847	57.0	14.8	6.6
1992	838	55.0	15.2	9.2
1993	866	54.0	16.0	8.7
1994	880	48.5	18.1	14.3
1995	941	50.0	18.8	20.5
1996	941	50.0	18.8	20.5
1997	940	52.0	18.1	21.5
1998	983	55.0	17.9	27.9
1999	992	56.0	17.7	29.6
2000	961	56.0	17.2	28.7
2001	909	56.5	16.1	27.5
2002	865	55.0	15.7	31.1
2003	865	55.0	15.7	31.1
2004	865	55.0	15.7	32.1
2005	878	56.0	15.7	37.4
2006	873	55.0	15.9	38.4
2007	876	58.5	15.0	39.8
2008	874	58.0	15.1	39.5
2009	826	55.0	15.0	36.9
2010	824	54.0	15.2	38.8
2011	812	51.5	15.7	39.2
2012	767	52.0	14.7	36.8
2013	785	51.0	15.3	36.2
2014	769	51.5	14.9	37.3
2015	755	50.0	15.1	37.6
2016	766	50.0	15.3	41.4
2017	740	49.5	14.9	42
2018	733	49.5	14.8	40.7
2019	710	50.0	14.2	38.9
2020	706	44.0	16.0	39.1
2021	724	44.0	16.4	41.7
2022	707	40.5	17.4	n/a
2023	689	44.1	15.6	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for East Fairmont High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$794 (6.0%)	$12,347 (94.0%)	$13,141

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on East Fairmont High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 35^th of 114 High schools	Ranks 24^th of 112 High schools	9.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (East Fairmont High School)	26.7	29.6	2.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Marion County Schools)	24.9	24.9
11th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	24	21.5	2.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (East Fairmont High School)	50	50.5	0.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Marion County Schools)	56.1	47.6	8.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	51.8	49.9	1.9%
11th Grade Science (East Fairmont High School)	32	30.3	1.7%
11th Grade Science (Marion County Schools)	30	26.4	3.6%
11th Grade Science (West Virginia)	29.2	27.9	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	710	689	3%
African American	14	21	50%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	3	1	66.7%
Hispanic	1	4	300%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	677	640	5.5%
Two or More Races	15	21	40%

Schools Near East Fairmont High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				WV Assessment Mathematics (2024)	WV Assessment English Language Arts (2024)	WV Assessment Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WV Assessment Mathematics 11th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 11th Grade	WV Assessment Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
East Fairmont High School	Public	9-12	1993 Airport Rd	Fairmont	26554	Marion County	Marion County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 367-2140	689	44	15.6		640 (92.9%)	21 (3.0%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	21 (3.0%)	73.4	27^th of 112 public high schools	75.9%		73.3	24^th of 112 public high schools	78.6%	3	25.2	52.8	27.6	$13,141	$794	$12,347
Fairmont Senior High School	Public	9-12	1 Loop Park Dr	Fairmont	26554	Marion County	Marion County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 367-2150	821	48	17.1		663 (80.8%)	72 (8.8%)	17 (2.1%)	16 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	50 (6.1%)	84.9	13^th of 112 public high schools	88.4%		82.3	16^th of 112 public high schools	85.7%	3	25.2	57.3	33.3	$11,580	$864	$10,715
Marion County Technical Center	Public	9-12	2 North Marion Dr	Farmington	26571	Marion County	Marion County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 986-3590	0	17	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
North Marion High School	Public	9-12	1 North Marion Dr	Farmington	26571	Marion County	Marion County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 986-3063	738	45	16.4		705 (95.5%)	10 (1.4%)	10 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.5%)	75.3	25^th of 112 public high schools	77.7%		24.4	90^th of 112 public high schools	19.6%	65	18.7	58.7	30.7	$12,788	$725	$12,063
Lincoln High School	Public	9-12	100 Jerry Toth Dr	Shinnston	26431	Harrison County	Harrison County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 326-7400	548	39	14.0		513 (93.6%)	3 (0.5%)	7 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.4%)	30.1	75^th of 112 public high schools	33.0%		28.5	85^th of 112 public high schools	24.1%	10	8.9	38.6	24.8	$13,140	$1,117	$12,024
Grafton High School	Public	9-12	400 Yates Ave	Grafton	26354	Taylor County	Taylor County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 265-3046	620	50	12.5		611 (98.5%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	55	48^th of 112 public high schools	57.1%		35.6	71^st of 112 public high schools	36.6%	23	11.4	53.0	28.0	$11,912	$945	$10,966
Bridgeport High School	Public	9-12	515 Johnson Ave	Bridgeport	26330	Harrison County	Harrison County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 326-7137	808	51	15.7		727 (90.0%)	10 (1.2%)	20 (2.5%)	24 (3.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (3.2%)	99.5	2^nd of 112 public high schools	98.2%		99.5	2^nd of 112 public high schools	98.2%		41.7	74.8	44.5	$11,755	$688	$11,067
United Technical Center	Public	9-12	251 Marietta St	Clarksburg	26301	Harrison County	Harrison County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 326-7582	0	18	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Evolution High School	Public	9-12	1040 Wilsonburg Rd	Clarksburg	26301	Harrison County	Harrison County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 326-7560	27	19	1.4		26 (96.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.7%)								(n/a)				$45,437	$2,587	$42,850
United High School	Public	9-12	1040 Wilsonburg Rd	Clarksburg	26301	Harrison County	Harrison County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 326-7560	119				111 (93.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.0%)								(n/a)				$5,819	$277	$5,543

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