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Schools in Richwood · Nicholas County School District

Richwood’s public schools outscore 68% of West Virginia districts

The grade covers the public school district serving Richwood, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. In Richwood, 35% of tested students read at a proficient level, below the West Virginia average (41%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within West Virginia, not nationally.

≈could be anywhere from C+ to A−K–12Where will my kid go?

From West Virginia state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
35%
▼ 6 pts vs WV 41%
2021–22
Math proficiency
30%
▼ 2 pts vs WV 32%
2021–22
Graduate on time
97%
▲ 4 pts vs WV 93%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$15.2K
▼ 3% vs WV $15.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
13.4
WV 13.5
Schools in town
1
1,896 students on the public path
In brief

Richwood’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 61 West Virginia towns with household incomes within a quarter of Richwood’s, its schools beat 79%, higher than their 68% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 35% of tested students were proficient in reading and 30% in math, against 41% and 32% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

97% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 93% across West Virginia. Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $15,198 per student, against $15,637 across West Virginia (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then two middle and two high schools

Which school depends on the address at the later steps. Enrollment is down 7% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Richwood’s grade

C+ Test scoresB+ Graduation

B+: better than 68% of West Virginia school districts. Graduation is above the West Virginia average; test scores are below it.

West Virginia school districts we grade (56)Better than 68%
Lower resultsHigher results
West Virginia towns with similar household incomes (61)Better than 79%
C+A−A rough placement. Ordinary sampling error in 1,718 test results and a graduating class of 229 could put Richwood anywhere from C+ to A−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Richwood’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,718 in math, 1,717 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Richwood, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–5Cherry River Elementary SchoolNicholas County School DistrictC−
6–82 middle schoolsDepends on your addressD to C−
9–122 high schoolsDepends on your addressD− to B−

Richwood’s public schools are run by Nicholas County School District, which also serves Summersville. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Nicholas County School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 14 schools · 3,215 students, down 7% since 2020–21 · 13.4 per teacher (WV 13.5)
$15,198WV $15,637 · FY2024
B+
Test scores · 2021–22

Well below the state in reading

Reading35%
State average 41.3% · 1717 students tested
Math30%
State average 32.2% · 1718 students tested

Richwood vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the West Virginia towns that share Richwood’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
RichwoodB+Nicholas County

Every school in Richwood

5 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with West Virginia’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Richwoodby address
Cherry River Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5
C−
152 students13:1Rate it →
Also serving Richwoodin other towns
Summersville Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Summersville
D
509 students14:1Rate it →
Richwood Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Craigsville
C−
228 students13:1Rate it →
Nicholas County High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Summersville
B−
708 students17:1Rate it →
Richwood High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Craigsville
D−
299 students16:1Rate it →

Questions about Richwood’s schools

Are Richwood’s schools good?

By West Virginia’s own tests, yes: the public schools Richwood children attend outscore 68% of West Virginia’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 79%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Richwood in?

Nicholas County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 3,215 students in 14 schools (2024–25).

Where do Richwood kids go to high school?

One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Nicholas County High School and Richwood High School.

What is Richwood’s graduation rate?

97% of the class of 2023 in Nicholas County School District graduated in four years, against 93% across West Virginia.

How much does Richwood spend per student?

$15,198 in Nicholas County School District (FY2024), against $15,637 across West Virginia. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within West Virginia. Stars are from neighbors.