For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 3,484 students in Nicholas County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
Public Schools in Nicholas County Schools School District 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).
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).
Overview
This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
14 Schools
697 Schools
# Students
3,484 Students
251,546 Students
# Teachers
259 Teachers
18,458 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Nicholas County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 57 school districts in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#32 out of 57 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
28%
Graduation Rate
95%
91%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
0.21
# American Indian Students
n/a
204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
11 Students
1,654 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
5,580 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
20 Students
10,388 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
3,420 Students
222,740 Students
% White Students
98%
89%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
133 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
14 Students
10,847 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
202
14,963
# Students in K Grade:
241
17,546
# Students in 1st Grade:
237
17,780
# Students in 2nd Grade:
258
16,959
# Students in 3rd Grade:
210
15,804
# Students in 4th Grade:
233
17,990
# Students in 5th Grade:
249
17,858
# Students in 6th Grade:
276
18,328
# Students in 7th Grade:
255
18,421
# Students in 8th Grade:
253
19,206
# Students in 9th Grade:
277
21,603
# Students in 10th Grade:
287
20,380
# Students in 11th Grade:
277
17,263
# Students in 12th Grade:
229
17,445
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,318 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,635. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,246 is less than the state median of $14,827. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$53 MM
$3,933 MM
Spending
$46 MM
$3,730 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,318
$15,635
Spending / Student
$13,246
$14,827
Best Nicholas County Schools School District Public Schools (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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Nicholas County Schools School District?
Nicholas County Schools School District manages 14 public schools serving 3,484 students.
What is the rank of Nicholas County Schools School District?
Nicholas County Schools School District is ranked #37 out of 57 school districts in West Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Nicholas County Schools School District?
98% of Nicholas County Schools School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nicholas County Schools School District?
Nicholas County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Nicholas County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,246 is less than the state median of $14,827. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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