For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,693 students in Fairmont, NC.
The top ranked public schools in Fairmont, NC are Fairmont High School, Fairgrove Elementary School and Rosenwald Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairmont, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Fairmont have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Fairmont, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fairmont High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5419 Old Stage Road
Fairmont, NC 28340
(910) 628-6727
Fairmont, NC 28340
(910) 628-6727
Grades: 9-12
| 801 students
Rank: #22.
Fairgrove Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1953 Fairgrove School Road
Fairmont, NC 28340
(910) 628-8290
Fairmont, NC 28340
(910) 628-8290
Grades: PK-5
| 279 students
Rank: #33.
Rosenwald Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 Martin L King Dr
Fairmont, NC 28340
(910) 628-4291
Fairmont, NC 28340
(910) 628-4291
Grades: PK-4
| 345 students
Rank: #44.
Fairmont Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
402 Iona St
Fairmont, NC 28340
(910) 628-4363
Fairmont, NC 28340
(910) 628-4363
Grades: 5-8
| 268 students
Fairmont, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1953 Fairgrove Sch Road
Fairmont, NC 28340
(910) 628-8290
Fairmont, NC 28340
(910) 628-8290
Grades: 4-8
| 268 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fairmont, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Fairmont, NC include Fairmont High School, Fairgrove Elementary School and Rosenwald Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Fairmont?
4 public schools are located in Fairmont.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairmont?
Fairmont public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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