Nicholas County High School vs Robert C Byrd High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in West Virginia, United States, 112 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nicholas County High School
Summersville · Public high · Grades 9–12
708 students
Robert C Byrd High School
Clarksburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
689 students
| Measure | Nicholas County High School Summersville, West Virginia | Robert C Byrd High School Clarksburg, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #93 of 110 | #62 of 110 |
| National rank | #14578 of 16,910 | #13196 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 708 | 689 |
| Enrollment | 708 | 689 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 17% |
| city | Summersville | Clarksburg |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Robert C Byrd High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.7 vs 24.0).
- •Nicholas County High School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Robert C Byrd High School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 17.3).
- •Nicholas County High School is the larger school with 708 students compared with 689.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Nicholas County High School better than Robert C Byrd High School?
On the Success Index (US), Robert C Byrd High School ranks higher (30.7 vs 24.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Nicholas County High School and Robert C Byrd High School?
About 112 km in a straight line, between Summersville and Clarksburg in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nicholas County High School: 708. Robert C Byrd High School: 689. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nicholas County High School and Robert C Byrd High School rank in West Virginia?
Nicholas County High School is 93rd of 110 and Robert C Byrd High School is 62nd of 110 among high schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).