Can I use Marion County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Marion County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Marion County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Marion County?

Start with the 21 listed public schools and 1 district entry, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Marion County Schools & Education

Name: Marion County, West Virginia Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Marion County, West Virginia

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

77/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Higher Signal

Graduation Rate

97.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

97.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 92.8%

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,699

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,773

School Score

77/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 62/100

State Score Position

#14

of 55 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Marion County

Measured School Summary

Marion County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 77/100 and a graduation rate of 97.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.

Funding Context

At $7,699 per pupil, Marion County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 24% above the West Virginia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Marion County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

21 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

77/100

Higher measured signal. Ranks #14 of 55 West Virginia counties with school score data.

Completion

97.0%

4.2 pts above the state average

Funding context

$7,699

$74 below the state average

School coverage

1 district represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Marion County has 21 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What Marion County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Dominant-district county

MARION COUNTY SCHOOLS carries most of the listed public-school system, with 21 of 21 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#14

of 55 West Virginia counties with school score data. The county score is 15 points above the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 90% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

MARION COUNTY SCHOOLS

Elementary to high school visible

7,406 students

Elementary 11Middle 5High 3Other 2

21 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

MARION COUNTY SCHOOLS is the largest listed district slice, with 21 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Marion County?

Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?

Which schools are missing enrollment or ratio fields, and does the district publish a newer local profile than the NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data?

Education Overview

About Schools in Marion County, West Virginia

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

Comprehensive Infrastructure for 7,400 Students

Marion County operates 21 public schools, including 11 elementary, five middle, and three high schools. This robust network supports a total enrollment of 7,406 students within a single school district.

Marion County Schools — A High-Performer

As the sole provider of public education in the area, Marion County Schools manages all 7,406 students. The district contains no charter schools, emphasizing a traditional and highly successful public school model across its 21 campuses.

Town-Based Schools with Strong Community Identity

Fifteen of the county's 21 schools are located in town settings, providing a walkable and community-centric feel. Fairmont Senior High is the largest school with 821 students, anchoring a system where the average school size is 390 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Marion County

Reported Enrollment

7,406

19 schools reporting

School Districts

district

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary11

Middle5

High3

Other2

1 School District in Marion County

MARION COUNTY SCHOOLS

Guide

21 schools

7,406 students enrolled

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21 Public Schools in Marion County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Marion County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
FAIRMONT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL	Record	MARION COUNTY SCHOOLS	FAIRMONT, 26554Town: Distant	9–12	High	821
NORTH MARION HIGH SCHOOL	Record	MARION COUNTY SCHOOLS	FARMINGTON, 26571Rural: Distant	9–12	High	738
EAST FAIRMONT MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	MARION COUNTY SCHOOLS	FAIRMONT, 26554Town: Distant	5–8	Middle	723
EAST FAIRMONT HIGH SCHOOL	Record	MARION COUNTY SCHOOLS	FAIRMONT, 26554Town: Distant	9–12	High	689
WEST FAIRMONT MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	MARION COUNTY SCHOOLS	FAIRMONT, 26554Town: Distant	5–8	Middle	629
WATSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	MARION COUNTY SCHOOLS	FAIRMONT, 26554Town: Distant	PK–4	Primary	415
EAST DALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	MARION COUNTY SCHOOLS	FAIRMONT, 26554Town: Distant	PK–4	Primary	348
BARRACKVILLE ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	MARION COUNTY SCHOOLS	BARRACKVILLE, 29559Town: Distant	PK–8	Primary	339
BLACKSHERE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	MARION COUNTY SCHOOLS	MANNINGTON, 26582Rural: Distant	PK–4	Primary	333
RIVESVILLE ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	MARION COUNTY SCHOOLS	RIVESVILLE, 26588Town: Distant	PK–8	Primary	332
EAST PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	MARION COUNTY SCHOOLS	FAIRMONT, 26554Town: Distant	PK–4	Primary	330
JAYENNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	MARION COUNTY SCHOOLS	FAIRMONT, 26554Town: Distant	PK–4	Primary	300
MONONGAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	MARION COUNTY SCHOOLS	MONONGAH, 26554Town: Distant	PK–4	Primary	269
MANNINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	MARION COUNTY SCHOOLS	MANNINGTON, 26582Rural: Distant	5–8	Middle	251
MONONGAH MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	MARION COUNTY SCHOOLS	MONONGAH, 26554Town: Distant	5–8	Middle	206
WHITE HALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	MARION COUNTY SCHOOLS	WHITE HALL, 26554Town: Distant	PK–4	Primary	205
FAIRVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	MARION COUNTY SCHOOLS	FAIRVIEW, 26570Rural: Distant	4–8	Middle	176
PLEASANT VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	MARION COUNTY SCHOOLS	PLEASANT VALLEY, 26554Town: Distant	KG–4	Primary	172
FAIRVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	MARION COUNTY SCHOOLS	FAIRVIEW, 26570Rural: Distant	PK–3	Primary	130
BARNES LEARNING CENTER (ALC)	Record	MARION COUNTY SCHOOLS	FAIRMONT, 26554Town: Distant	—	Alternative	—

FAIRMONT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

MARION COUNTY SCHOOLS

FAIRMONT, 26554 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High821 students

NORTH MARION HIGH SCHOOL

MARION COUNTY SCHOOLS

FARMINGTON, 26571 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High738 students

EAST FAIRMONT MIDDLE SCHOOL

MARION COUNTY SCHOOLS

FAIRMONT, 26554 / Town: Distant

Record5–8Middle723 students

EAST FAIRMONT HIGH SCHOOL

MARION COUNTY SCHOOLS

FAIRMONT, 26554 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High689 students

WEST FAIRMONT MIDDLE SCHOOL

MARION COUNTY SCHOOLS

FAIRMONT, 26554 / Town: Distant

Record5–8Middle629 students

WATSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MARION COUNTY SCHOOLS

FAIRMONT, 26554 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–4Primary415 students

EAST DALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MARION COUNTY SCHOOLS

FAIRMONT, 26554 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–4Primary348 students

BARRACKVILLE ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL

MARION COUNTY SCHOOLS

BARRACKVILLE, 29559 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary339 students

BLACKSHERE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MARION COUNTY SCHOOLS

MANNINGTON, 26582 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–4Primary333 students

RIVESVILLE ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL

MARION COUNTY SCHOOLS

RIVESVILLE, 26588 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary332 students

EAST PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MARION COUNTY SCHOOLS

FAIRMONT, 26554 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–4Primary330 students

JAYENNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MARION COUNTY SCHOOLS

FAIRMONT, 26554 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–4Primary300 students

MONONGAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MARION COUNTY SCHOOLS

MONONGAH, 26554 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–4Primary269 students

MANNINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL

MARION COUNTY SCHOOLS

MANNINGTON, 26582 / Rural: Distant

Record5–8Middle251 students

MONONGAH MIDDLE SCHOOL

MARION COUNTY SCHOOLS

MONONGAH, 26554 / Town: Distant

Record5–8Middle206 students

WHITE HALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MARION COUNTY SCHOOLS

WHITE HALL, 26554 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–4Primary205 students

FAIRVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL

MARION COUNTY SCHOOLS

FAIRVIEW, 26570 / Rural: Distant

Record4–8Middle176 students

PLEASANT VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MARION COUNTY SCHOOLS

PLEASANT VALLEY, 26554 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–4Primary172 students

FAIRVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MARION COUNTY SCHOOLS

FAIRVIEW, 26570 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–3Primary130 students

BARNES LEARNING CENTER (ALC)

MARION COUNTY SCHOOLS

FAIRMONT, 26554 / Town: Distant

RecordAlternativeEnrollment not available

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,699

State avg $7,773

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which West Virginia counties have the highest graduation rates?

Harrison County (98.0%), Ohio County (98.0%), and Putnam County (98.0%) currently lead West Virginia among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in West Virginia?

Across West Virginia counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,773. The highest current county values are Doddridge County ($12,943), Wetzel County ($11,343), and Tyler County ($10,519). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Marion County?

Marion County has a school score of 77/100, which is a higher measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Marion County?

The high school graduation rate in Marion County is 97.0%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Marion County spend per student?

Marion County spends $7,699 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

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