For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,620 students in 26554, WV.
The top ranked public middle schools in 26554, WV are Monongah Middle School, East Fairmont Middle School and West Fairmont Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 26554 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the West Virginia public middle school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 26554, WV have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of West Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public middle school average of 10% (majority Black).
Best 26554, WV Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monongah Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
550 Camden Ave
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2164
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2164
Grades: 5-8
| 212 students
Rank: #22.
East Fairmont Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
221 Mason St
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2123
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2123
Grades: 5-8
| 712 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: 5-8
| 626 students
Rank: #44.
Academy Programs
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
#5 Crosswind Drive
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 363-3348
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 363-3348
Grades: 7-12
| 70 students
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
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
26554, West Virginia 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
100 Naomi St
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2127
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2127
Grades: PK-4
| 122 students
101 High St
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2131
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2131
Grades: 5-6
| 297 students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2 Pennsylvania Ave
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2147
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2147
Grades: 7-8
| 332 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 26554, WV?
The top ranked public middle schools in 26554, WV include Monongah Middle School, East Fairmont Middle School and West Fairmont Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 26554?
5 public middle schools are located in 26554.
What is the racial composition of students in 26554?
26554 public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public middle schools average of 10% (majority Black).
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