Is North Marion High School a good school?

North Marion High School ranks 25 th of 112 West Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend North Marion High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 715 students attended North Marion High School.

What is the racial makeup of North Marion High School?

Students at North Marion High School are 97% White, 1% African American, 1% Hispanic.

What schools feed into North Marion High School?

North Marion High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Barrackville Elementary/Middle School Elementary : Blackshere Elementary School Elementary : Fairview Elementary School Elementary : Monongah Elementary School Middle : Fairview Middle School Middle : Mannington Middle School Middle : Monongah Middle School

North Marion High School

Summary:

North Marion High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Farmington, West Virginia, with a student population of 738 that is predominantly White (over 95%).

While North Marion High School is part of the Marion County Schools district, which is ranked 9th out of 55 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating, the school's own academic performance has been mixed. Its statewide ranking has fluctuated significantly, from 25th to 90th out of 112 West Virginia high schools, and its proficiency rates on state assessments range from 18.7% in Mathematics to 58.7% in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 17.9% and 50.8%, respectively. The school's performance also varies among different student subgroups, with its White and female students generally performing better than the state averages, while its special education and low socioeconomic status students have struggled.

When compared to other high schools in the Marion County Schools district, such as East Fairmont High School and Fairmont Senior High School, North Marion High School generally performs below its peers, with lower statewide rankings and weaker academic performance on state assessments. Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of $12,788, its inconsistent academic results suggest that simply spending more money may not be the sole solution to improving student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1 North Marion Dr
Farmington, WV 26571-9717

(304) 986-3063

District: Marion County Schools

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,788

Feeder schools for North Marion High School:

Elementary:	Barrackville Elementary/Middle School
	Blackshere Elementary School
	Fairview Elementary School
	Monongah Elementary School
Middle:	Fairview Middle School
	Mannington Middle School
	Monongah Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.0

Number of students: 715

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.9%

African American:

1.1%

Hispanic:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Marion High School ranks better than 77.7% of high schools in West Virginia. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked high schools in the Marion County Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.32. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at North Marion High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.9%), African American (1.1%), Hispanic (1.1%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Marion High School is 17, which is the highest among 4 high schools in the Marion County Schools District! (See more...)

Compare North Marion High School employs 42 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Marion High School is $12,788, which is the 2^nd highest among 3 high schools in the Marion County Schools District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Marion High School:

SchoolDigger ranks North Marion High School 25^th of 112 West Virginia public high schools. (See North Marion High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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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 North Marion High School

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Rank History for all students at North Marion High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2009	33.53	90^th	111	18.9%
2010	54.04	53^rd	112	52.7%
2011	55.23	44^th	113	61.1%
2012	56.01	40^th	113	64.6%
2013	50.86	54^th	114	52.6%
2014	36.68	83^rd	115	27.8%
2015	44.67	64^th	117	45.3%
2016	44.68	67^th	119	43.7%
2017	58.63	46^th	122	62.3%
2018	54.02	47^th	115	59.1%
2019	51.81	52^nd	114	54.4%
2021	60.11	42^nd	113	62.8%
2022	37.75	72^nd	112	35.7%
2023	24.37	90^th	112	19.6%
2024	75.32	25^th	112	77.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at North Marion High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	53.35	39^th	118	66.9%
2018	54.46	35^th	103	66.0%
2019	94.31	5^th	85	94.1%
2023	23.55	70^th	89	21.3%
2024	15.20	79^th	89	11.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Marion High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	45.82	69^th	121	43.0%
2018	51.98	53^rd	112	52.7%
2021	79.83	18^th	111	83.8%
2022	49.90	56^th	109	48.6%
2023	27.12	85^th	107	20.6%
2024	76.06	21^st	110	80.9%

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Rank History for Female students at North Marion High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	62.33	40^th	119	66.4%
2018	69.19	23^rd	111	79.3%
2019	35.78	66^th	109	39.4%
2021	28.92	79^th	110	28.2%
2022	39.68	66^th	108	38.9%
2023	22.39	94^th	108	13.0%
2024	76.47	23^rd	110	79.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at North Marion High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	75.26	15^th	84	82.1%
2022	72.34	10^th	91	89.0%

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Rank History for Male students at North Marion High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	52.71	52^nd	122	57.4%
2018	35.27	69^th	111	37.8%
2019	66.83	30^th	109	72.5%
2021	82.99	14^th	110	87.3%
2022	38.74	65^th	108	39.8%
2023	28.34	83^rd	108	23.1%
2024	67.38	35^th	109	67.9%

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Rank History for African American students at North Marion High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	54.64	26^th	82	68.3%

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Rank History for White students at North Marion High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	57.03	50^th	122	59.0%
2018	51.73	49^th	113	56.6%
2019	50.34	53^rd	112	52.7%
2021	60.34	40^th	113	64.6%
2022	36.35	73^rd	111	34.2%
2023	24.40	91^st	112	18.8%
2024	73.93	21^st	111	81.1%

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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 North Marion 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	1393	1393
1990	1306	25	3	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	1337
1991	1276	25	3	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	1307
1992	1252	23	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	1281
1993	1169	24	3	4	5	n/a	n/a	0	1205
1994	1093	21	0	7	5	n/a	n/a	0	1126
1995	1097	24	4	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	1134
1996	1097	24	4	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	1134
1997	1125	22	6	2	4	n/a	n/a	0	1159
1998	1072	14	5	3	4	n/a	n/a	0	1098
1999	1038	12	6	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	1064
2000	1010	15	3	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	1039
2001	957	17	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	982
2002	861	21	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	886
2003	861	21	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	886
2004	913	19	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	937
2005	884	17	3	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	909
2006	884	13	3	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	905
2007	918	17	2	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	943
2008	881	15	2	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	905
2009	864	18	1	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	888
2010	833	14	0	3	1	0	0	0	851
2011	803	9	0	1	0	0	0	0	813
2012	764	9	0	1	0	0	0	0	774
2013	759	5	1	3	0	0	1	0	769
2014	764	11	0	2	0	0	2	0	779
2015	785	13	0	2	0	0	5	0	805
2016	749	12	1	6	0	0	7	0	775
2017	744	16	1	5	0	0	8	0	774
2018	730	17	1	6	0	1	6	0	761
2019	675	20	1	8	0	1	7	0	712
2020	705	17	2	8	2	1	9	0	744
2021	720	11	1	5	3	0	12	0	752
2022	705	11	1	9	1	0	14	0	741
2023	705	10	1	10	1	0	11	0	738
2024	693	8	1	8	0	0	5	0	715

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Marion High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1393	71.0	19.6	n/a
1990	1337	71.0	18.8	13.7
1991	1307	71.3	18.3	12
1992	1281	71.0	18.0	15.6
1993	1205	70.0	17.2	15.2
1994	1126	66.0	17.1	20
1995	1134	59.0	19.2	24.3
1996	1134	59.0	19.2	24.3
1997	1159	61.0	19.0	23.4
1998	1098	61.0	18.0	31.4
1999	1064	60.0	17.7	34
2000	1039	60.0	17.3	42.2
2001	982	60.0	16.4	34.9
2002	886	57.0	15.5	37
2003	886	57.0	15.5	37
2004	937	54.0	17.4	36.6
2005	909	53.0	17.2	45.7
2006	905	53.0	17.1	45.2
2007	943	54.0	17.5	44.3
2008	905	55.0	16.5	43.6
2009	888	51.0	17.4	43.1
2010	851	48.0	17.7	45.5
2011	813	48.1	16.8	48.2
2012	774	49.0	15.7	44.8
2013	769	49.0	15.6	42.9
2014	779	48.0	16.2	42.2
2015	805	49.0	16.4	48.2
2016	775	50.0	15.5	53
2017	774	47.0	16.4	52.1
2018	761	46.0	16.5	51.5
2019	712	45.0	15.8	49.4
2020	744	45.0	16.5	47.3
2021	752	46.0	16.3	46.3
2022	741	45.0	16.4	n/a
2023	738	45.0	16.4	n/a
2024	715	42.0	17.0	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 North Marion High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1393	71.0	19.6	n/a
1990	1337	71.0	18.8	13.7
1991	1307	71.3	18.3	12
1992	1281	71.0	18.0	15.6
1993	1205	70.0	17.2	15.2
1994	1126	66.0	17.1	20
1995	1134	59.0	19.2	24.3
1996	1134	59.0	19.2	24.3
1997	1159	61.0	19.0	23.4
1998	1098	61.0	18.0	31.4
1999	1064	60.0	17.7	34
2000	1039	60.0	17.3	42.2
2001	982	60.0	16.4	34.9
2002	886	57.0	15.5	37
2003	886	57.0	15.5	37
2004	937	54.0	17.4	36.6
2005	909	53.0	17.2	45.7
2006	905	53.0	17.1	45.2
2007	943	54.0	17.5	44.3
2008	905	55.0	16.5	43.6
2009	888	51.0	17.4	43.1
2010	851	48.0	17.7	45.5
2011	813	48.1	16.8	48.2
2012	774	49.0	15.7	44.8
2013	769	49.0	15.6	42.9
2014	779	48.0	16.2	42.2
2015	805	49.0	16.4	48.2
2016	775	50.0	15.5	53
2017	774	47.0	16.4	52.1
2018	761	46.0	16.5	51.5
2019	712	45.0	15.8	49.4
2020	744	45.0	16.5	47.3
2021	752	46.0	16.3	46.3
2022	741	45.0	16.4	n/a
2023	738	45.0	16.4	n/a
2024	715	42.0	17.0	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 North Marion High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$725 (5.7%)	$12,063 (94.3%)	$12,788

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Marion High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 52^nd of 114 High schools	Ranks 90^th of 112 High schools	34.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (North Marion High School)	18.3	15	3.3%
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 (North Marion High School)	56.1	36.2	19.9%
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 (North Marion High School)	26.2	19	7.2%
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	712	738	3.7%
African American	20	10	50%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	8	10	25%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	675	705	4.4%
Two or More Races	7	11	57.1%

Schools Near North Marion 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 6th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 11th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 11th Grade	WV Assessment Science 8th Grade	WV Assessment Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
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	715	42	17.0		693 (96.9%)	8 (1.1%)	8 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.7%)	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
Marion County Technical Center	Public	9-12	2 North Marion Dr	Farmington	26587	Marion County	Marion County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 986-3590	0	18	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
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	779	46	16.9		619 (79.5%)	75 (9.6%)	14 (1.8%)	17 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.5%)	50 (6.4%)	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
East Fairmont High School	Public	9-12	1993 Airport Rd	Fairmont	26554	Marion County	Marion County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 367-2140	700	46	15.2		648 (92.6%)	19 (2.7%)	6 (0.9%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.3%)	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
Lincoln High School	Public	9-12	100 Jerry Toth Dr	Shinnston	26431	Harrison County	Harrison County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 326-7400	513	40	12.7		477 (93.0%)	4 (0.8%)	8 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (3.3%)	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
Hundred High School	Public	9-12	3490 Hornet Highway	Hundred	26575	Wetzel County	Wetzel County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 775-5221	78	12	6.5		78 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28.9	79^th of 112 public high schools	29.5%		79.9	18^th of 112 public high schools	83.9%	61				11.7				35.1		23.4	$23,514	$803	$22,711
United Technical Center	Public	9-12	251 Marietta St	Clarksburg	26301	Harrison County	Harrison County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 326-7582	0	21	.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	30	16	1.8		27 (90.0%)	1 (3.3%)	1 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.3%)								(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	164	2	82.0		152 (92.7%)	1 (0.6%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.9%)								(n/a)											$5,819	$277	$5,543
Clay-Battelle High School	Public	6-12	6226 Mason-Dixon Highway	Blacksville	26521	Monongalia County	Monongalia County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 432-8208	346	29	11.9		340 (98.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	39.8	67^th of 112 public high schools	40.2%		90.4	8^th of 112 public high schools	92.9%	59	20.4	26.1	27.9	8.8	50.0	45.7	37.2	52.6	27.9	20.5	$15,379	$911	$14,468

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