Best Schools in Nicholas County, WV
Nicholas County, WV has 15 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 10 elementary) serving 3,609 students. On average they score 26% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Nicholas County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Nicholas County, WV
The top high schools in Nicholas County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nicholas County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nicholas County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 730 Students
2. Richwood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nicholas County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 340 Students
Best Middle Schools in Nicholas County, WV
The top middle schools in Nicholas County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Richwood Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nicholas County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 229 Students
2. Summersville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nicholas County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 555 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Nicholas County, WV
The top elementary schools in Nicholas County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mt Nebo Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nicholas County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 110 Students
2. Panther Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nicholas County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 245 Students
3. Glade Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nicholas County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 152 Students
4. Mt Lookout Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nicholas County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 122 Students
5. Gauley River Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nicholas County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 332 Students
6. Birch River Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nicholas County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 77 Students
7. Cherry River Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nicholas County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 151 Students
8. Summersville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nicholas County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 361 Students
9. Zela Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nicholas County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 80 Students
10. Summersville Sda School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
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
10.60 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.02 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Nicholas County, WV Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Nicholas County, WV
How many schools are in Nicholas County, WV?
Nicholas County, WV has 15 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 3,609 students in total.
How do schools in Nicholas County perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Nicholas County score 26% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Nicholas County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Nicholas County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Nicholas County
5 places in Nicholas County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Summersville (5)
- Craigsville (3)
- Birch River (1)
- Nettie (1)
- Richwood (1)
School districts (1)
- Nicholas County Schools (13 schools)