Braxton County Schools School District

98 Carter Braxton Drive
Sutton, WV 26601
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Braxton County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in West Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,684 students in Braxton County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, 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 20% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
8 Schools
702 Schools
# Students
1,684 Students
246,379 Students
# Teachers
126 Teachers
18,676 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WV)
#50 out of 57 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
21%
32%
34%
41%
23%
28%
≥95%
91%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.07
0.22
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
2%
% Black
n/a
4%
% White
97%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,727 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,963. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,566 is less than the state median of $15,138. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WV)
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$3,933 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$3,730 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,727
$15,963
Spending / Student
$14,566
$15,138

Best Braxton County Schools School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sutton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
288 N Hill Rd
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-5202
Grades: PK-5
| 149 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Davis Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
113 5th St
Gassaway, WV 26624
(304) 364-5291
Grades: PK-5
| 151 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Frametown Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
65 Jeanie Ellis Dr
Frametown, WV 26623
(304) 364-5526
Grades: PK-5
| 152 students
Rank: #44.
Braxton County High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Jerry Burton Dr
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-7331
Grades: 9-12
| 507 students
Rank: #55.
Burnsville Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
228 Kanawha Ave
Burnsville, WV 26335
(304) 853-2523
Grades: PK-5
| 94 students
Rank: #66.
Braxton County Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Carter Braxton Dr
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-2644
Grades: 6-8
| 382 students
Rank: #77.
Little Birch Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
55 Little Birch Rd
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-2042
Grades: PK-5
| 86 students
Rank: #88.
Flatwoods Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
142 Flatwoods Corner Rd
Flatwoods, WV 26621
(304) 765-5821
Grades: PK-5
| 163 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Braxton County Schools School District?
Braxton County Schools School District manages 8 public schools serving 1,684 students.
What is the rank of Braxton County Schools School District?
Braxton County Schools School District is ranked #51 out of 57 school districts in West Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of West Virginia school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Braxton County Schools School District?
97% of Braxton County Schools School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Braxton County Schools School District?
Braxton County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What is Braxton County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,566 is less than the state median of $15,138. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,684 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in WV)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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