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Nicholas County Schools School District

400 Old Main Drive
Summersville, WV 26651
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Tel: (304) 872-3611
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 3,380 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.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Nicholas County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
14 Schools
702 Schools
# Students
3,380 Students
246,379 Students
# Teachers
257 Teachers
18,676 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends

GradeNicholas County Schools School DistrictWest Virginia
Pre-K206238
Kind227266
1238268
2230277
3248266
4193250
5239284
6243284
7272291
8265290
9241329
10260313
11277290
12241264
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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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (WV)
#35 out of 57 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Overall School District Rank Trends

YearNicholas County Schools School District
2023#35
2022#32
2021#41
2019#34
2018#32
2017#36
2016#35
2015#23
2014#14
2013#12
2012#11
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31%
34%

Math Proficiency Trends

YearNicholas County Schools School DistrictWest Virginia
202331%34%
202230%32%
202123%28%
201935%38%
201834%37%
201731%35%
201631%33%
201530%30%
201444%42%
201348%46%
201251%48%
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35%
41%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends

YearNicholas County Schools School DistrictWest Virginia
202235%41%
202134%40%
201834%45%
201744%47%
201547%46%
201449%47%
201350%48%
201251%49%
201149%48%
201038%42%
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22%
28%

Science Proficiency Trends

YearNicholas County Schools School DistrictWest Virginia
202222%28%
202119%27%
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(21-22)
95%
91%

Graduation Rate Trends

YearNicholas County Schools School DistrictWest Virginia
202295%91%
202194%90%
202096%90%
201994%90%
201893%89%
201793%89%
201692%89%
201591%86%
201490%84%
201380%81%
201287%79%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.04
0.22

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends

YearNicholas County Schools School DistrictWest Virginia
20230.050.21
20220.040.21
20210.040.21
20200.040.19
20190.040.19
20180.020.19
20170.020.19
20160.010.19
20150.250.19
20140.030.17
20130.030.17
20120.030.15
20110.030.15
20100.030.15
20090.020.13
20080.020.13
20070.010.13
20060.020.12
20050.020.12
20040.010.12
20030.020.12
20020.020.10
20010.010.10
20000.010.08
19990.010.07
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% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
2%
% Black
1%
4%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2021)

YearNicholas County Schools School DistrictWest Virginia
20212%4%
20202%4%
20192%4%
20132%5%
20122%5%
20112%5%
20101%5%
20091%5%
20081%5%
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% White
98%
88%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1993-2023)

YearNicholas County Schools School DistrictWest Virginia
202398%89%
202298%89%
202198%89%
202098%90%
201998%90%
2018100%90%
2017100%90%
2016100%90%
201563%90%
2014100%91%
201398%91%
201298%92%
201198%92%
201099%92%
200999%93%
200899%93%
2007100%93%
2006100%94%
2005100%93%
2004100%93%
2003100%94%
2002100%95%
2001100%95%
2000100%96%
1999100%96%
1998100%96%
1997100%96%
1996100%96%
1995100%96%
1994100%96%
1993100%96%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,789 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,963. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,653 is less than the state median of $15,138. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (WV)
Total Revenue
$53 MM
$3,933 MM

Total Revenues Trends

YearNicholas County Schools School DistrictWest Virginia
2023$53 MM$44 MM
2022$52 MM$43 MM
2021$53 MM$44 MM
2020$52 MM$43 MM
2019$48 MM$42 MM
2018$44 MM$44 MM
2017$63 MM$45 MM
2016$43 MM$43 MM
2015$43 MM$43 MM
2014$48 MM$48 MM
2012$57 MM$55 MM
2011$45 MM$47 MM
2010$43 MM$43 MM
2009$44 MM$44 MM
2008$43 MM$40 MM
2007$45 MM$42 MM
2006$45 MM$41 MM
2005$42 MM$38 MM
2004$42 MM$36 MM
2003$41 MM$34 MM
2002$41 MM$34 MM
2001$38 MM$32 MM
2000$36 MM$33 MM
1999$35 MM$30 MM
1998$35 MM$32 MM
1997$32 MM$30 MM
1996$30 MM$30 MM
1995$33 MM$29 MM
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Spending
$46 MM
$3,730 MM

Total Expenditure Trends

YearNicholas County Schools School DistrictWest Virginia
2023$46 MM$42 MM
2022$48 MM$41 MM
2021$46 MM$42 MM
2020$48 MM$41 MM
2019$44 MM$42 MM
2018$45 MM$42 MM
2017$61 MM$43 MM
2016$43 MM$43 MM
2015$44 MM$46 MM
2014$46 MM$46 MM
2012$48 MM$48 MM
2011$48 MM$51 MM
2010$44 MM$46 MM
2009$44 MM$44 MM
2008$42 MM$42 MM
2007$45 MM$41 MM
2006$46 MM$40 MM
2005$41 MM$39 MM
2004$40 MM$39 MM
2003$39 MM$38 MM
2002$39 MM$34 MM
2001$37 MM$34 MM
2000$36 MM$34 MM
1999$34 MM$32 MM
1998$33 MM$30 MM
1997$33 MM$30 MM
1996$31 MM$29 MM
1995$33 MM$29 MM
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Revenue / Student
$15,789
$15,963

Average Revenue Per Student Trends

YearNicholas County Schools School DistrictWest Virginia
2023$15,318$15,093
2022$14,218$11,928
2021$15,375$14,260
2020$14,218$11,928
2018$11,735$12,486
2017$16,689$12,727
2016$11,156$11,904
2015$10,828$11,650
2014$12,071$12,937
2012$14,112$15,292
2011$11,027$12,722
2010$10,590$11,650
2009$10,785$11,815
2008$10,402$10,474
2007$10,933$10,918
2006$10,948$10,978
2005$9,955$9,978
2004$9,789$9,483
2003$9,502$8,795
2002$9,095$8,794
2001$8,276$8,002
2000$7,812$8,153
1999$7,317$7,396
1998$7,277$7,449
1997$6,459$7,006
1995$6,477$6,524
1992$4,982$4,968
1990$3,990$3,761
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Spending / Student
$13,653
$15,138

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends

YearNicholas County Schools School DistrictWest Virginia
2023$13,246$14,257
2022$13,273$11,354
2021$13,295$13,470
2020$13,273$11,354
2018$11,811$11,778
2017$15,946$12,263
2016$11,181$11,931
2015$11,184$12,559
2014$11,508$12,334
2012$11,790$13,297
2011$11,813$13,780
2010$10,938$12,559
2009$10,759$11,723
2008$10,227$11,119
2007$10,955$10,885
2006$11,021$10,809
2005$9,718$10,444
2004$9,405$10,067
2003$9,050$9,692
2002$8,735$8,729
2001$8,073$8,510
2000$7,826$8,271
1999$7,158$7,692
1998$6,800$7,111
1997$6,610$6,955
1995$6,448$6,604
1992$5,136$4,902
1990$4,298$3,706
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Best Nicholas County Schools School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mt Lookout Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1945 E Mount Lookout Rd
Mount Lookout, WV 26678
(304) 872-2731
Gr: PK-5 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Mt Nebo Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
110 Schoolhouse Ln
Mount Nebo, WV 26679
(304) 872-2440
Gr: PK-5 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #33.
Glade Creek Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7950 Webster Rd
Summersville, WV 26651
(304) 872-2882
Gr: PK-5 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
Panther Creek Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10068 Canvas Nettie Road
Nettie, WV 26681
(304) 846-6808
Gr: PK-5 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #55.
Summersville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
108 Mckees Creek Rd
Summersville, WV 26651
(304) 872-1421
Gr: PK-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #66.
Gauley River Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 School St
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 742-5271
Gr: PK-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #77.
Nicholas County High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
30 Grizzley Ln
Summersville, WV 26651
(304) 872-2141
Gr: 9-12 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #88.
Zela Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
165 Country Rd
Summersville, WV 26651
(304) 872-1481
Gr: PK-5 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #99.
Cherry River Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
190 Riverside Dr
Richwood, WV 26261
(304) 846-6646
Gr: PK-5 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #1010.
Richwood High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
16414 Webster Rd
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 846-2684
Gr: 9-12 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1111.
Birch River Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
379 Birch River Rd
Birch River, WV 26610
(304) 649-2651
Gr: PK-5 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #1212.
Summersville Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
40 Grizzley Ln
Summersville, WV 26651
(304) 872-5092
Gr: 6-8 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1313.
Richwood Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
16414 Webster Rd
Richwood, WV 26261
(304) 846-2638
Gr: 6-8 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: n/an/a
Nicholas County Career/technical Center
Vocational School
215 Milam Addition Rd
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 742-3024
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Nicholas County Schools School District?
Nicholas County Schools School District manages 14 public schools serving 3,380 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 2022-2023 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 higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What is Nicholas County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,653 is less than the state median of $15,138. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 14 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,380 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : 95% (Btm 50% in WV)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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