For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,747 students in Braxton County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
Public Schools in Braxton County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
8 Schools
698 Schools
# Students
1,747 Students
253,086 Students
# Teachers
124 Teachers
18,479 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Braxton County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 57 school districts in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#51 out of 57 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.21
# American Indian Students
3 Students
199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
1,582 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
5,379 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
2%
# Black Students
1 Student
10,346 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
1,702 Students
225,197 Students
% White Students
98%
89%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
107 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
32 Students
10,276 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
109
14,575
# Students in K Grade:
105
17,973
# Students in 1st Grade:
132
16,988
# Students in 2nd Grade:
106
15,684
# Students in 3rd Grade:
123
17,861
# Students in 4th Grade:
142
17,685
# Students in 5th Grade:
126
18,021
# Students in 6th Grade:
120
18,373
# Students in 7th Grade:
138
19,097
# Students in 8th Grade:
130
19,597
# Students in 9th Grade:
160
22,924
# Students in 10th Grade:
119
18,844
# Students in 11th Grade:
121
17,896
# Students in 12th Grade:
116
17,568
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,160 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,540. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,041 is less than the state median of $14,737. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$3,933 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$3,730 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,160
$15,540
Spending / Student
$14,041
$14,737
Best Braxton County Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Frametown Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
65 Jeanie Ellis Drive
Frametown, WV 26623
(304) 364-5526
Frametown, WV 26623
(304) 364-5526
Grades: PK-5
| 140 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Davis Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
113 Fifth Street
Gassaway, WV 26624
(304) 364-5291
Gassaway, WV 26624
(304) 364-5291
Grades: PK-5
| 170 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Sutton Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
288 N Hill Road
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-5202
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-5202
Grades: PK-5
| 160 students
Rank: #44.
Braxton County High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Jerry Burton Drive
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-7331
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-7331
Grades: 9-12
| 516 students
Rank: #55.
Braxton County Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Carter Braxton Drive
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-2644
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-2644
Grades: 6-8
| 388 students
Rank: #66.
Little Birch Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
55 Little Birch Road
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-2042
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-2042
Grades: PK-5
| 83 students
Rank: #77.
Flatwoods Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
142 Flatwoods Corner Rd
Flatwoods, WV 26621
(304) 765-5821
Flatwoods, WV 26621
(304) 765-5821
Grades: PK-5
| 174 students
Rank: #88.
Burnsville Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
228 Kanawha Ave
Burnsville, WV 26335
(304) 853-2523
Burnsville, WV 26335
(304) 853-2523
Grades: PK-5
| 116 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Braxton County Schools School District?
Braxton County Schools School District manages 8 public schools serving 1,747 students.
What is the rank of Braxton County Schools School District?
Braxton County Schools School District is ranked #53 out of 57 school districts in West Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Braxton County Schools School District?
98% of Braxton County Schools School District students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Braxton County Schools School District?
Braxton County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Braxton County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,041 is less than the state median of $14,737. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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