Best Public Schools in Fairmont, NC (2025-26)

Best Fairmont Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,693 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 score of 18% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and 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 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Fairmont, NC (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Fairmont High School

(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30%)
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5419 Old Stage Road
Fairmont, NC 28340
(910) 628-6727

Gr: 9-12 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

Rank: #22.

Fairgrove Elementary School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
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1953 Fairgrove School Road
Fairmont, NC 28340
(910) 628-8290

Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Rank: #33.

Rosenwald Elementary School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
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301 Martin L King Dr
Fairmont, NC 28340
(910) 628-4291

Gr: PK-4 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Rank: #44.

Fairmont Middle School

(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
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402 Iona St
Fairmont, NC 28340
(910) 628-4363

Gr: 5-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

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Fairmont, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Fairgrove Middle School (Closed 2020)

1953 Fairgrove Sch Road
Fairmont, NC 28340
(910) 628-8290

Gr: 4-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 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 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).