Best High Schools in Nicholas County, WV

Nicholas County, WV has 3 high schools with 1,184 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Nicholas County score 21% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Nicholas County don't meet expectations.

1. Nicholas County High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Nicholas County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 730 Students

2. Richwood High School

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Nicholas County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 340 Students

Best Middle Schools in Nicholas County, WV

Nicholas County, WV has 2 middle schools with 784 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Nicholas County score 21% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 23% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Nicholas County meet expectations.

1. Richwood Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Nicholas County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 229 Students

2. Summersville Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Nicholas County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 555 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Nicholas County, WV

Nicholas County, WV has 10 elementary schools with 1,641 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Nicholas County score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Nicholas County meet expectations.

1. Mt Nebo Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Nicholas County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 110 Students

2. Panther Creek Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Nicholas County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 245 Students

3. Glade Creek Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Nicholas County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 152 Students

4. Mt Lookout Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Nicholas County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 122 Students

5. Gauley River Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Nicholas County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 332 Students

6. Birch River Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Nicholas County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 77 Students

7. Cherry River Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Nicholas County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 151 Students

8. Summersville Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Nicholas County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 361 Students

9. Zela Elementary School

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Nicholas County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 80 Students

10. Summersville Sda School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Summersville Sda School • Private • Grades KG - 7 • 11 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Nicholas County, WV

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Nicholas County, WV has a total population of 24,604 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Nicholas County, WV

3,609

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

88%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

20%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Nicholas County, WV.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A

10.60 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

3.02 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A+

7.58 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Nicholas County, WV.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Nicholas County, WV.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,828 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

33 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Nicholas County, WV Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 23%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 24%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 24%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations