Photo: Nyttend · Public domainFairlea’s public schools score below 73% of West Virginia districts on tests and graduation
On the state math tests, 27% of Fairlea’s students scored proficient, below the West Virginia average (32%). The grade covers the public school district serving Fairlea, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within West Virginia, not nationally.
From West Virginia state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Fairlea’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 27 West Virginia towns with household incomes within a quarter of Fairlea’s, its schools beat 37%, higher than their 27% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 37% of tested students were proficient in reading and 27% in math, against 41% and 32% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
92% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 93% across West Virginia. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $15,817 per student, against $15,637 across West Virginia (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Nine elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Eastern Greenbrier Middle School, then Greenbrier East High School. Enrollment is down 6% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Fairlea’s grade
C: better than 27% of West Virginia school districts. Both inputs trail the West Virginia average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Fairlea, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Fairlea
Eastern Greenbrier Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 685 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Ronceverte
7th grade in Fairlea
Eastern Greenbrier Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 685 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Ronceverte
8th grade in Fairlea
Eastern Greenbrier Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 685 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Ronceverte
9th grade in Fairlea
Greenbrier East High School
Grades 9–12 · 997 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Lewisburg
10th grade in Fairlea
Greenbrier East High School
Grades 9–12 · 997 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Lewisburg
Fairlea’s public schools are run by Greenbrier County School District, which also serves Alderson, Falling Spring, Lewisburg and Quinwood and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Below the state in reading
Fairlea vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the West Virginia towns that share Fairlea’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Fairlea | C | Greenbrier County |
| Ronceverte | C | Greenbrier County |
| Lewisburg | C | Greenbrier County |
All 2 neighbors share Greenbrier County with Fairlea, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Fairlea
11 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with West Virginia’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Fairlea’s schools
Are Fairlea’s schools good?
On West Virginia’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Fairlea children attend score below 73% of West Virginia’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 37%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Fairlea in?
Greenbrier County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 4,429 students in 14 schools (2024–25).
Where do Fairlea kids go to high school?
Greenbrier East High School in Lewisburg, with 997 students; its own test results earn a B.
What is Fairlea’s graduation rate?
92% of the class of 2023 in Greenbrier County School District graduated in four years, against 93% across West Virginia.
How much does Fairlea spend per student?
$15,817 in Greenbrier County School District (FY2024), against $15,637 across West Virginia. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Fairlea families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within West Virginia. Stars are from neighbors.