Nicholas County High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Summersville, West Virginia 26651 · Nicholas County Schools
#93 of 110 high schools in West Virginia
#14578 of 16,910 nationally
About Nicholas County High School
Nicholas County High School is a public high located in Summersville, in the Nicholas County Schools school district of West Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 708 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 24.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 93rd of 110 ranked high schools in West Virginia. Its strongest component is students per teacher (32th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (20th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 708.
There are 5 schools in Summersville; Nicholas County High School ranks 5th of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)22%
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)17.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Nicholas County High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 17.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Math proficiency
- 22%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Nicholas County High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Summersville Middle School
Summersville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
509 students · 160 m away
Glade Creek Elementary School
Summersville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
124 students · 2.8 km away
Summersville Elementary School
Summersville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
331 students · 5.3 km away
Zela Elementary School
Summersville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
67 students · 11 km away
Mt. Nebo Elementary School
Mount Nebo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
105 students · 13 km away
Richwood Middle School
Craigsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
228 students · 14 km away
Richwood High School
Craigsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
299 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in West Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
Lewis County High School
Weston · Public high · Grades 9–12
703 students
East Fairmont High School
Fairmont · Public high · Grades 9–12
725 students
Robert C Byrd High School
Clarksburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
689 students
Hampshire Senior High School
Romney · Public high · Grades 6–12
740 students
Williamstown High School
Williamstown · Public high · Grades 6–12
676 students
Winfield High School
Winfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
743 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Nicholas County High School a good school?
Nicholas County High School has a Success Index (US) of 24.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #93 of 110 in West Virginia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Nicholas County High School rank in West Virginia?
Nicholas County High School ranks #93 of 110 high schools in West Virginia and #14578 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Nicholas County High School?
Nicholas County High School had 708 students in 2025.
Is Nicholas County High School a elementary school or a high school?
Nicholas County High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Nicholas County High School?
There are 7 schools within 15 km of Nicholas County High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.