Fairmont High

Public Schools of Robeson County
5419 Old Stage Road
Fairmont, NC 28340
840 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Fairmont High School is a public secondary school located in Fairmont, North Carolina, serving as part of the Public Schools of Robeson County district. Situated on Old Stage Road, the school provides educational services to students in the surrounding rural community. As a member of the district, Fairmont High follows the state-mandated curriculum, aiming to prepare students for post-secondary opportunities through a mix of core academic instruction and various extracurricular activities.

The school is defined by its role within the Robeson County school system, which emphasizes community engagement and educational accessibility in a geographically expansive district. Like many schools in the area, Fairmont High School focuses on fostering student growth through both traditional classroom learning and opportunities for social development. For those interested in specific information regarding academic programs, athletic schedules, or district-wide policies, the official school website serves as the primary resource for students, parents, and community members.
840
Total Students
49.5
Full-Time Teachers
17.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
92.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    372 (44.3 %)
  • American Indian
    203 (24.2 %)
  • White
    144 (17.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    68 (8.1 %)
  • Two or More
    52 (6.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Public Schools of Robeson County
Phone: (910)628-6727
Website: http://www.robeson.k12.nc.us/schools.cfm?id=fhs&SchoolID=325
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 840
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 49.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 777
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 257
Grade 10 202
Grade 11 200
Grade 12 181
Gender Ratio