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MARION COUNTY SCHOOLS

West Virginia · Public School District
19
Schools
7,406
Students
$14,780
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
—
Free Lunch Rate
91.6%
Graduation Rate
+5.1pp vs nat'l
District Overview

MARION COUNTY SCHOOLS is a public school district in West Virginia serving 7,406 students across 19 schools. It includes 11 elementary, 5 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 91.6% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,780 is near the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 47/100.

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All Schools (19)
Middle Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
EAST FAIRMONT MIDDLE SCHOOL05–08723
FAIRVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL04–08176
MANNINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL05–08251
MONONGAH MIDDLE SCHOOL05–08206
WEST FAIRMONT MIDDLE SCHOOL05–08629
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
EAST FAIRMONT HIGH SCHOOL09–12689
FAIRMONT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL09–12821
NORTH MARION HIGH SCHOOL09–12738
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,780Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
51%
36%
State
51.4%
Local (property tax)
36.0%
Federal
12.6%

Funding is shared between state (51%) and local sources (36%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
19
Schools
7,406
Students
—
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate91.6%
Opportunity Score47/100
StateWest Virginia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
91.6% graduation rate — 5.1 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 19 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in MARION COUNTY SCHOOLS?
MARION COUNTY SCHOOLS has 19 public schools, serving a total of 7,406 students.
What is the graduation rate for MARION COUNTY SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 91.6%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does MARION COUNTY SCHOOLS spend per student?
MARION COUNTY SCHOOLS spends $14,780 per pupil — 3% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in MARION COUNTY SCHOOLS?
No, MARION COUNTY SCHOOLS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does MARION COUNTY SCHOOLS serve?
MARION COUNTY SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for MARION COUNTY SCHOOLS?
The median opportunity score across schools in MARION COUNTY SCHOOLS is 47/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.