Braxton County High School
Tel:
(304)765-7331
- Braxton County High School serves 571 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 25-29% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 10%.
Top Placements
Braxton County High School places among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Braxton County High School's student population of 571 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 571 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Braxton County High School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Braxton County High School is 0.04, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WV) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 35% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Black | n/a | 4% |
| White | 98% | 90% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.04 | n/a |
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| Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | 14% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Braxton County s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WV Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Braxton County High School is Gilmer County High School (19.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Braxton County Middle School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Braxton County Middle School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Sutton Braxton County Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 296 students
0.2 miles
100 Carter Braxton Drive
Sutton, WV 26601
(304)765-2644 0.2 6-8 296 - Flatwoods Flatwoods Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-6 | 257 students
1.8 miles
142 Flatwoods Corner Rd
Flatwoods, WV 26621
(304)765-5821 1.8 PK-6 257 - Sutton Sutton Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-6 | 231 students
3.0 miles
288 N Hill Road
Sutton, WV 26601
(304)765-5202 3.0 PK-6 231 - Gassaway Davis Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-6 | 210 students
6.0 miles
113 Fifth Street
Gassaway, WV 26624
(304)364-5291 6.0 PK-6 210 - Sutton Little Birch Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-6 | 147 students
8.4 miles
55 Little Birch Road
Sutton, WV 26601
(304)765-2042 8.4 PK-6 147
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