For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 892 students in Fairmont, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fairmont, NC are Fairgrove Elementary School, Rosenwald Elementary School and Fairmont Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairmont, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fairmont have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Fairmont, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 279 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: PK-4
| 345 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: 5-8
| 268 students
Fairmont, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1953 Fairgrove Sch Road
Fairmont, NC 28340
(910) 628-8290
Fairmont, NC 28340
(910) 628-8290
Grades: 4-8
| 268 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Fairmont, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fairmont, NC include Fairgrove Elementary School, Rosenwald Elementary School and Fairmont Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fairmont?
3 public elementary schools are located in Fairmont.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairmont?
Fairmont public elementary schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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