For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,019 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 14% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (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 95%, which is more than the West Virginia average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Nicholas County 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 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public high school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Nicholas County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nicholas County High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
30 Grizzley Ln
Summersville, WV 26651
(304) 872-2141
Summersville, WV 26651
(304) 872-2141
Gr: 9-12 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Richwood High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16414 Webster Rd
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 846-2684
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 846-2684
Gr: 9-12 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: n/an/a
Nicholas County Career/technical Center
Vocational School
215 Milam Addition Rd
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 742-3024
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 742-3024
Gr: 9-12
Nicholas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
100 School Street
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 742-5271
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 742-5271
Gr: PK-5
1988 Dixie Highway
Dixie, WV 25059
(304) 632-1323
Dixie, WV 25059
(304) 632-1323
Gr: PK-5 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
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?
3 public high schools are located in Nicholas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nicholas County?
Nicholas County public high schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public high schools average of 12% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Nicholas County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Nicholas County include: Richwood High School vs. Nicholas County High School, Nicholas County High School vs. Richwood High School
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