For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,667 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 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public 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%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
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
Gr: PK-4 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
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
Gr: 5-8 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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