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Best Schools in Summersville, WV
Summersville, WV has 12 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 7 elementary) serving 3,259 students. On average they score 26% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Summersville don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Summersville, WV
The top high schools in Summersville, 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 Summersville, WV
The top middle schools in Summersville, 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
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nicholas County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 555 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Summersville, WV
The top elementary schools in Summersville, 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
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Projected Test Scores
Nicholas County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 245 Students
3. Glade Creek Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Nicholas County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 152 Students
4. Gauley River Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nicholas County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 332 Students
5. Summersville Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nicholas County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 361 Students
6. Zela Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Nicholas County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 80 Students
7. Summersville Sda School
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Projected Test Scores
Summersville Sda School • Private • Grades KG - 7 • 11 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Summersville, WV
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Summersville, WV has a total population of 6,357 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Summersville, 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 Summersville, WV.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.15 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.34 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.81 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Summersville, WV.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Summersville, 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 Summersville, WV Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Summersville, WV
How many schools are in Summersville, WV?
Summersville, WV has 12 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 3,259 students in total.
How do schools in Summersville perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Summersville score 26% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Summersville don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Summersville?
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: 22%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Summersville
5 of 5 schools in Summersville carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 1D: 2F: 1
All 5 public schools we grade in Summersville. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (3)
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.