For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,055 students in Nicholas County, WV.
The top ranked public high schools in Nicholas County, WV are Nicholas County High School and Richwood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nicholas County, WV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Nicholas County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public high schools.
Nicholas County, WV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the West Virginia average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Richwood High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in West Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the West Virginia public high school average of 10% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Nicholas County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nicholas County High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
30 Grizzly Rd
Summersville, WV 26651
(304) 872-2141
Summersville, WV 26651
(304) 872-2141
Grades: 9-12
| 704 students
Rank: #22.
Richwood High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
16414 Webster Rd
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 846-2591
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 846-2591
Grades: 9-12
| 351 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nicholas County Career/technical Center
Vocational School
215 Milam Addition Rd
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 742-5416
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 742-5416
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Nicholas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
16414 Webster Rd
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 742-5611
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 742-5611
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
100 School Street
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 742-5271
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 742-5271
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
1988 Dixie Highway
Dixie, WV 25059
(304) 632-1323
Dixie, WV 25059
(304) 632-1323
Grades: PK-5
| 41 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Nicholas County, WV?
The top ranked public high schools in Nicholas County, WV include Nicholas County High School and Richwood High School.
How many public high schools are located in Nicholas County, WV?
3 public high schools are located in Nicholas County, WV.
What is the racial composition of students in Nicholas County, WV?
Nicholas County, WV public high schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the West Virginia public high schools average of 10% (majority Black).
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