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East Fairmont High School

1993 Airport Rd
Fairmont, WV 26554
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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East Fairmont High School is a public high school in Pleasant Valley, United States, just east of Fairmont. The school has been known also as East Side High. The school is classified as "AA". Its school colors are blue and gold, and the athletic teams are known as the Bees.
Serving 700 students in grades 9-12, East Fairmont High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 700 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in WV)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

East Fairmont High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

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Attribute

School Overview

East Fairmont High School's student population of 700 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
700 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Year Founded
1917
Colors
Blue, Gold

School Rankings

East Fairmont High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Fairmont High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WV)
#386 out of 627 schools
(Bottom 50%)
20-24%
32%
40-44%
41%
30-34%
28%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
2%
Black
3%
4%
White
92%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.15
≥95%
91%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is East Fairmont High School's ranking?
East Fairmont High School is ranked #386 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are East Fairmont High School often compared to?
East Fairmont High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairmont Senior High School, North Marion High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
What is the graduation rate of East Fairmont High School?
The graduation rate of East Fairmont High School is 95%, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 91%.
How many students attend East Fairmont High School?
700 students attend East Fairmont High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of East Fairmont High School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Fairmont High School?
East Fairmont High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does East Fairmont High School offer ?
East Fairmont High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is East Fairmont High School part of?
East Fairmont High School is part of Marion County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 700 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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