For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 2,884 students in Marion County, WV.
The top ranked public middle schools in Marion County, WV are Fairview Middle School, Barrackville Elementary/middle School and Monongah Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion County, WV public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the West Virginia public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Marion County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of West Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the West Virginia public middle school average of 10% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Marion County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairview Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17 Jesses Run Rd
Fairview, WV 26570
(304) 449-1312
Fairview, WV 26570
(304) 449-1312
Gr: 4-8 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Barrackville Elementary/middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
509 Pike Street
Barrackville, WV 26559
(304) 367-2127
Barrackville, WV 26559
(304) 367-2127
Gr: PK-8 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
Rivesville Elementary/middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
229 Phillips Ave
Rivesville, WV 26588
(304) 278-5331
Rivesville, WV 26588
(304) 278-5331
Gr: PK-8 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
Mannington Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
113 Clarksburg St
Mannington, WV 26582
(304) 986-1050
Mannington, WV 26582
(304) 986-1050
Gr: 5-8 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #99.
Long Drain School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3538 Long Drain Rd.
Metz, WV 26585
(304) 775-4221
Metz, WV 26585
(304) 775-4221
Gr: PK-8 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
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
Marion County 51±¬ÁÏs (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%
2097 Daybrook Rd
Fairview, WV 26570
(304) 798-3230
Fairview, WV 26570
(304) 798-3230
Gr: PK
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%
81265 Jakes Run Road
Fairview, WV 26570
(304) 879-515
Fairview, WV 26570
(304) 879-515
Gr: PK | 26 students Minority enrollment: 4%
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Marion County, WV?
The top ranked public middle schools in Marion County, WV include Fairview Middle School, Barrackville Elementary/middle School and Monongah Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Marion County?
10 public middle schools are located in Marion County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County?
Marion County public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the West Virginia public middle schools average of 10% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Marion County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Marion County 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
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