Fairmont, WV
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 17,014 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | Low |
Geography
Fairmont is in northern West Virginia.
Cultural Attractions
The West Virginia Folklife Center at Fairmont State University identifies, preserves, and perpetuates the region's rich cultural heritage.
Recreation
Valley Falls State Park and Prickett’s Fort State Park are two major recreation attractions near Fairmont.
Historical
Former names of this town include Gaston Junction, Johntown, Middletown, Pettyjohn, Polsley's Court House, and Polsley's Mill.
Economy
Coal production is the area’s chief industry.
| Math score of schools here versus the state average [details] | Higher |
| Reading score of schools here versus the state average[details] | Lower |
| Number of elementary schools | 6 |
| Number of middle schools | 6 |
| Number of high schools | 4 |
| America's Best Colleges in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 0 / 0 |
High schools ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Medal | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Fairmont High School | Fairmont, WV | Bronze | 876 |
Colleges ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Rank | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alderson-Broaddus College | Philippi, WV | #21, Bacc. Coll. (S) | 751 |
| California University of Pennsylvania | California, PA | Tier 4, U.-Master's (N) | 8,206 |
| Davis and Elkins College | Elkins, WV | #18, Bacc. Coll. (S) | 640 |
| Fairmont State University | Fairmont, WV | Tier 3, Bacc. Coll. (S) | 7,320 |
| Salem International University | Salem, WV | Unranked | 540 |
| Washington and Jefferson College | Washington, PA | #104, Lib. Arts | 1,531 |
| Waynesburg University | Waynesburg, PA | Tier 3, U.-Master's (N) | 2,462 |
| West Virginia Wesleyan College | Buckhannon, WV | Tier 4, Lib. Arts | 1,276 |
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