For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,726 students in Braxton County, WV (there are 1 private school, serving 12 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Braxton County, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in Braxton County, WV are Sutton Elementary School, Davis Elementary School and Frametown Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Braxton County, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Braxton County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Braxton County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sutton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
288 N Hill Road
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-5202
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-5202
Grades: PK-5
| 159 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Davis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
113 Fifth Street
Gassaway, WV 26624
(304) 364-5291
Gassaway, WV 26624
(304) 364-5291
Grades: PK-5
| 152 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Frametown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
65 Jeanie Ellis Drive
Frametown, WV 26623
(304) 364-5526
Frametown, WV 26623
(304) 364-5526
Grades: PK-5
| 151 students
Rank: #44.
Braxton County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Jerry Burton Drive
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-7331
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-7331
Grades: 9-12
| 503 students
Rank: #55.
Burnsville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
228 Kanawha Ave
Burnsville, WV 26335
(304) 853-2523
Burnsville, WV 26335
(304) 853-2523
Grades: PK-5
| 121 students
Rank: #66.
Braxton County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Carter Braxton Drive
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-2644
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-2644
Grades: 6-8
| 383 students
Rank: #77.
Little Birch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
55 Little Birch Road
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-2042
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-2042
Grades: PK-5
| 84 students
Rank: #88.
Flatwoods Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
142 Flatwoods Corner Rd
Flatwoods, WV 26621
(304) 765-5821
Flatwoods, WV 26621
(304) 765-5821
Grades: PK-5
| 173 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Braxton County, WV?
The top ranked public schools in Braxton County, WV include Sutton Elementary School, Davis Elementary School and Frametown Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Braxton County?
8 public schools are located in Braxton County.
What percentage of students in Braxton County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Braxton County are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Braxton County?
Braxton County public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 11% (majority Black).
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