For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 1,177 students in Braxton County, WV.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Braxton County, WV are Sutton Elementary School, Frametown Elementary School and Davis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Braxton County, WV public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the West Virginia public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Braxton County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public elementary school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Braxton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sutton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
288 N Hill Rd
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-5202
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-5202
Gr: PK-5 | 149 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Frametown Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
65 Jeanie Ellis Dr
Frametown, WV 26623
(304) 364-5526
Frametown, WV 26623
(304) 364-5526
Gr: PK-5 | 152 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #33.
Davis Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
113 5th St
Gassaway, WV 26624
(304) 364-5291
Gassaway, WV 26624
(304) 364-5291
Gr: PK-5 | 151 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Braxton County Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Carter Braxton Dr
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-2644
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-2644
Gr: 6-8 | 382 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Burnsville Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
228 Kanawha Ave
Burnsville, WV 26335
(304) 853-2523
Burnsville, WV 26335
(304) 853-2523
Gr: PK-5 | 94 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
Little Birch Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
55 Little Birch Rd
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-2042
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-2042
Gr: PK-5 | 86 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 163 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Braxton County, WV?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Braxton County, WV include Sutton Elementary School, Frametown Elementary School and Davis Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Braxton County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Braxton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Braxton County?
Braxton County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public elementary schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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