For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,620 students in Fairmont, WV. The top-ranked public middle schools in Fairmont, WV are Monongah Middle School, East Fairmont Middle School and West Fairmont Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairmont, WV public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the West Virginia public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Fairmont have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of West Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public middle school average of 10% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Fairmont, WV (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monongah Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
550 Camden Ave
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2164
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2164
Gr: 5-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
East Fairmont Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
221 Mason St
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2123
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2123
Gr: 5-8 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
West Fairmont Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
110 10th St
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 366-5631
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 366-5631
Gr: 5-8 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Academy Programs
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
#5 Crosswind Drive
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 363-3348
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 363-3348
Gr: 7-12 | 70 students Minority enrollment: 14%
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
Fairmont, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
100 Naomi St
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2127
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2127
Gr: PK-4 | 122 students Minority enrollment: 25%
101 High St
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2131
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2131
Gr: 5-6 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Marion Co. Adult & Community Ed. Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
601 Locust Ave
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 363-7323
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 363-7323
2 Pennsylvania Ave
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2147
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2147
Gr: 7-8 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Fairmont, WV?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Fairmont, WV include Monongah Middle School, East Fairmont Middle School and West Fairmont Middle School. Fairmont has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in West Virginia.
How many public middle schools are located in Fairmont?
5 public middle schools are located in Fairmont.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairmont?
Fairmont public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public middle schools average of 10% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Fairmont are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Fairmont include: Academy Programs vs. Barnes Learning Center (Alc), West Fairmont Middle School vs. East Fairmont Middle School, East Fairmont Middle School vs. West Fairmont Middle School
