Summers County High School serves 745 students in grades 6-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 745 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in WV)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Summers County High School's student population of 745 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
745 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Summers County High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
2%
Black
2%
4%
White
91%
89%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
91%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Summers County High School?
The graduation rate of Summers County High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 91%.
How many students attend Summers County High School?
745 students attend Summers County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Summers County High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Summers County High School?
Summers County High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Summers County High School offer ?
Summers County High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Summers County High School part of?
Summers County High School is part of Summers County Schools School District.
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