For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 780 students in Fairmont, NC.
The top-ranked public high school in Fairmont, NC is Fairmont High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairmont, NC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Fairmont have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Fairmont, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fairmont High School, with 82% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Fairmont, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Fairmont, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Fairmont, NC include Fairmont High School.
How many public high schools are located in Fairmont?
1 public high schools are located in Fairmont.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairmont?
Fairmont public high schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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