For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 3,484 students in Nicholas County, WV (there are 3 private schools, serving 161 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Nicholas County, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in Nicholas County, WV are Mt Lookout Elementary School, Mt Nebo Elementary School and Glade Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nicholas County, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Nicholas County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Nicholas County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mt Lookout Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1945 Mt. Lookout Road
Mount Lookout, WV 26678
(304) 872-2731
Mount Lookout, WV 26678
(304) 872-2731
Grades: PK-5
| 122 students
Rank: #22.
Mt Nebo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
110 Schoolhouse Lane
Mount Nebo, WV 26679
(304) 872-2440
Mount Nebo, WV 26679
(304) 872-2440
Grades: PK-5
| 110 students
Rank: #33.
Glade Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7950 Webster Road
Summersville, WV 26651
(304) 872-2882
Summersville, WV 26651
(304) 872-2882
Grades: PK-5
| 152 students
Rank: #44.
Panther Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10068 Canvas Nettie Road, Po B
Nettie, WV 26681
(304) 846-6808
Nettie, WV 26681
(304) 846-6808
Grades: PK-5
| 245 students
Rank: #55.
Summersville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
108 Mckees Creek Rd
Summersville, WV 26651
(304) 872-1421
Summersville, WV 26651
(304) 872-1421
Grades: PK-5
| 361 students
Rank: #66.
Nicholas County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30 Grizzly Rd
Summersville, WV 26651
(304) 872-2141
Summersville, WV 26651
(304) 872-2141
Grades: 9-12
| 730 students
Rank: #77.
Gauley River Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 School Street
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 742-5271
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 742-5271
Grades: PK-5
| 332 students
Rank: #88.
Zela Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
165 Country Road
Summersville, WV 26651
(304) 872-1481
Summersville, WV 26651
(304) 872-1481
Grades: PK-5
| 80 students
Rank: #99.
Summersville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
40 Grizzly Rd
Summersville, WV 26651
(304) 872-5092
Summersville, WV 26651
(304) 872-5092
Grades: 6-8
| 555 students
Rank: #1010.
Birch River Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
379 Birch River Road
Birch River, WV 26610
(304) 649-2651
Birch River, WV 26610
(304) 649-2651
Grades: PK-5
| 77 students
Rank: #1111.
Richwood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16414 Webster Rd
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 846-2591
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 846-2591
Grades: 9-12
| 340 students
Rank: #1212.
Richwood Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16414 Webster Rd
Richwood, WV 26261
(304) 846-2638
Richwood, WV 26261
(304) 846-2638
Grades: 6-8
| 229 students
Rank: #1313.
Cherry River Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
190 Riverside Drive
Richwood, WV 26261
(304) 846-6646
Richwood, WV 26261
(304) 846-6646
Grades: PK-5
| 151 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nicholas County Career/technical Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
215 Milam Addition Rd
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 742-5416
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 742-5416
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Nicholas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
16414 Webster Rd
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 742-5611
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 742-5611
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
100 School Street
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 742-5271
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 742-5271
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
1988 Dixie Highway
Dixie, WV 25059
(304) 632-1323
Dixie, WV 25059
(304) 632-1323
Grades: PK-5
| 41 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Nicholas County, WV?
The top ranked public schools in Nicholas County, WV include Mt Lookout Elementary School, Mt Nebo Elementary School and Glade Creek Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Nicholas County?
14 public schools are located in Nicholas County.
What percentage of students in Nicholas County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Nicholas County are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Nicholas County?
Nicholas County public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 11% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Nicholas County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Nicholas County include: Mt Nebo Elementary School vs. Panther Creek Elementary School, Panther Creek Elementary School vs. Mt Nebo Elementary School, Nicholas County High School vs. Richwood High School
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