For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,318 students in Summers County, WV (there are 2 private schools, serving 134 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Summers County, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in Summers County, WV are Talcott Elementary School, Jumping Branch Elementary School and Hinton Area Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Summers County, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Summers County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Summers County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Talcott Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
133 Talcott School Road
Talcott, WV 24981
(304) 466-6029
Talcott, WV 24981
(304) 466-6029
Grades: PK-5
| 165 students
Rank: #22.
Jumping Branch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6617 Beech Run Rd
Jumping Branch, WV 25969
(304) 466-6025
Jumping Branch, WV 25969
(304) 466-6025
Grades: PK-5
| 98 students
Rank: #33.
Hinton Area Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
121 Park Avenue
Hinton, WV 25951
(304) 466-6024
Hinton, WV 25951
(304) 466-6024
Grades: PK-5
| 310 students
Rank: n/an/a
Summers County High School
Magnet School
37 Bobcat Drive
Hinton, WV 25951
(304) 466-6040
Hinton, WV 25951
(304) 466-6040
Grades: 6-12
| 745 students
Summers County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
400 Temple St
Hinton, WV 25951
(304) 466-6030
Hinton, WV 25951
(304) 466-6030
Grades: 6-8
| 337 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Summers County, WV?
The top ranked public schools in Summers County, WV include Talcott Elementary School, Jumping Branch Elementary School and Hinton Area Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Summers County?
4 public schools are located in Summers County.
What percentage of students in Summers County go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Summers County are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Summers County?
Summers County public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 11% (majority Black).
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