For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 708 students in Summersville, WV.
The top-ranked public high school in Summersville, WV is Nicholas County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Summersville, WV public high school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Summersville have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public high schools.
Summersville, 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 Summersville, WV (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 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Summersville, WV?
The top-ranked public high schools in Summersville, WV include Nicholas County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Summersville?
1 public high schools are located in Summersville.
What is the racial composition of students in Summersville?
Summersville 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).
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