Schools in Nicholas County Schools, West Virginia (2025)
13 schools · 3,214 students · 13 public · median Enrollment 211.
Nicholas County Schools, in West Virginia, has 13 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 3,214 students. By level there are 9 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high; by sector 13 public.
The median Enrollment across Nicholas County Schools's schools is 211, below the West Virginia median of 310. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
13 of the 13 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Panther Creek Elementary School (75.7, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Mt. Lookout Elementary School (72.2, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), and Glade Creek Elementary School (64.4, top 50% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Nicholas County High School (708 students), Summersville Middle School (509 students), Summersville Elementary School (331 students).
Schools are spread across 7 citys, with the most in Summersville (5), Craigsville (3), Nettie (1), Mount Lookout (1).
Ranked schools in Nicholas County Schools
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and West Virginia.
- 176Panther Creek Elementary SchoolNettie · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 211 students
- 272Mt. Lookout Elementary SchoolMount Lookout · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 121 students
- 364Glade Creek Elementary SchoolSummersville · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 124 students
- 460Mt. Nebo Elementary SchoolMount Nebo · Public Elementary54.5% Math proficiency · 105 students
- 543Gauley River Elementary SchoolCraigsville · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 295 students
- 642Summersville Elementary SchoolSummersville · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 331 students
- 739Zela Elementary SchoolSummersville · Public Elementary34.5% Math proficiency · 67 students
- 839Birch River Elementary SchoolBirch River · Public Elementary34.5% Math proficiency · 64 students
- 936Summersville Middle SchoolSummersville · Public Middle30% Math proficiency · 509 students
- 1033Cherry River Elementary SchoolRichwood · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 152 students
- 1133Richwood Middle SchoolCraigsville · Public Middle24% Math proficiency · 228 students
- 1224Nicholas County High SchoolSummersville · Public High22% Math proficiency · 708 students
- 1321Richwood High SchoolCraigsville · Public High12% Math proficiency · 299 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Panther Creek Elementary School Nettie · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 75.7 Top 25% | 72% Math proficiency | 211 |
| 2 | Mt. Lookout Elementary School Mount Lookout · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 72.2 Top 25% | 67% Math proficiency | 121 |
| 3 | Glade Creek Elementary School Summersville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 64.4 Top 50% | 62% Math proficiency | 124 |
| 4 | Mt. Nebo Elementary School Mount Nebo · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 60.2 Top 50% | 54.5% Math proficiency | 105 |
| 5 | Gauley River Elementary School Craigsville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 43.4 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 295 |
| 6 | Summersville Elementary School Summersville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 42.1 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 331 |
| 7 | Zela Elementary School Summersville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 38.8 Lower 50% | 34.5% Math proficiency | 67 |
| 8 | Birch River Elementary School Birch River · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 38.7 Lower 50% | 34.5% Math proficiency | 64 |
| 9 | Summersville Middle School Summersville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 35.7 Lower 50% | 30% Math proficiency | 509 |
| 10 | Cherry River Elementary School Richwood · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 32.5 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 152 |
| 11 | Richwood Middle School Craigsville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 32.5 Lower 50% | 24% Math proficiency | 228 |
| 12 | Nicholas County High School Summersville · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 24.0 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 708 |
| 13 | Richwood High School Craigsville · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 20.9 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 299 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Nicholas County Schools side by side →
Citys in Nicholas County Schools
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Nicholas County Schools?
Panther Creek Elementary School is the highest-ranked school in Nicholas County Schools with a Success Index (US) of 75.7 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Nicholas County Schools?
Nicholas County Schools has 13 schools (9 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) educating 3,214 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Nicholas County Schools?
The median Enrollment across schools in Nicholas County Schools is 211. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.