Photo: Tim Kiser (w:User:Malepheasant) · CC BY-SA 2.5Summersville’s public schools outscore 68% of West Virginia districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Summersville, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. On the state reading tests, 35% of Summersville’s students scored proficient, 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.
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.
Summersville’s schools, in brief
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 one middle and one high school
From grade 6 the district’s path is Summersville Middle School, then Nicholas County High School. Enrollment is down 7% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
New Life Christian Academy (private) is in town. Every school ↓
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.
What’s behind Summersville’s grade
B+: better than 68% of West Virginia school districts, #21 of 61 West Virginia towns. Graduation is above the West Virginia average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Summersville, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Summersville
Summersville Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 331 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Summersville
Summersville Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 331 students · 14:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Summersville
Summersville Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 331 students · 14:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Summersville
Summersville Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 331 students · 14:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Summersville
Summersville Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 331 students · 14:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Summersville
Summersville Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 331 students · 14:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Summersville
Summersville Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 331 students · 14:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Summersville
Summersville Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 509 students · 14:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Summersville
Summersville Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 509 students · 14:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Summersville
Summersville Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 509 students · 14:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Summersville
Nicholas County High School
Grades 9–12 · 708 students · 17:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Summersville
Nicholas County High School
Grades 9–12 · 708 students · 17:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Summersville
Nicholas County High School
Grades 9–12 · 708 students · 17:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Summersville
Nicholas County High School
Grades 9–12 · 708 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Summersville’s public schools are run by Nicholas County School District, which also serves Richwood. 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.
Well below the state in reading
Summersville vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the West Virginia towns that share Summersville’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Summersville | B+ | Nicholas County |
Every school in Summersville
4 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).
Questions about Summersville’s schools
Are Summersville’s schools good?
By West Virginia’s own tests, yes: the public schools Summersville children attend outscore 68% of West Virginia’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #21 of 61 West Virginia towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 70%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Summersville in?
Nicholas County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 3,215 students in 14 schools (2024–25).
Where do Summersville kids go to high school?
Nicholas County High School, with 708 students; its own test results earn a B−.
What is Summersville’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 Summersville spend per student?
$15,198 in Nicholas County School District (FY2024), against $15,637 across West Virginia. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Summersville?
Yes: New Life Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 144 students).
Parents talk
What Summersville families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Summersville → They have their own page.
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.