Total enrollment
4,165
-624 (-13%) vs SY 2017-18
9 schools in Fairmont
West Virginia · Public K-12
Fairmont has 9 public K-12 schools on the books today, teaching approximately 4,165 West Virginia students across 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high.
7-year change in Fairmont
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
8
-1 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
85%
was 86%
% Hispanic
2%
was 1%
% Black
6%
was 8%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Learning Center (ALC) | Combined | KG-12 | · |
| East Dale Elementary School | Elementary | PK-04 | 352 |
| East Fairmont High School | High | 09-12 | 725 |
| East Fairmont Middle School | Middle | 05-08 | 647 |
| East Park Elementary School | Elementary | KG-04 | 321 |
| Fairmont Senior High School | High | 09-12 | 835 |
| Jayenne Elementary School | Elementary | PK-04 | 310 |
| Watson Elementary School | Elementary | PK-04 | 383 |
| West Fairmont Middle School | Middle | 05-08 | 592 |
About Fairmont
Fairmont, West Virginia is home to 9 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 4,165 students. By school count, it is a middle-population city.
In terms of grade levels, the city covers 4 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, and 1 other.
Schools in Fairmont average about 463 students each, 26% noticeably above the West Virginia norm.
Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 4,165 students, shrank 13% from the 4,789 reported in SY 2017-18. Fairmont now counts 8 public schools, down from 9 in SY 2017-18.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Fairmont discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.