For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,895 students in Summersville, WV (there are 2 private schools, serving 173 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Summersville, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in Summersville, WV are Glade Creek Elementary School, Summersville Elementary School and Nicholas County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Summersville, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Summersville have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Summersville, WV (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Glade Creek Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7950 Webster Road
Summersville, WV 26651
(304) 872-2882
Summersville, WV 26651
(304) 872-2882
Grades: PK-5
| 150 students
Rank: #22.
Summersville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
108 Mckees Creek Rd
Summersville, WV 26651
(304) 872-1421
Summersville, WV 26651
(304) 872-1421
Grades: PK-5
| 377 students
Rank: #33.
Nicholas County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30 Grizzly Rd
Summersville, WV 26651
(304) 872-2141
Summersville, WV 26651
(304) 872-2141
Grades: 9-12
| 704 students
Rank: #44.
Zela Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
165 Country Road
Summersville, WV 26651
(304) 872-1481
Summersville, WV 26651
(304) 872-1481
Grades: PK-5
| 88 students
Rank: #55.
Summersville Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
40 Grizzly Rd
Summersville, WV 26651
(304) 872-5092
Summersville, WV 26651
(304) 872-5092
Grades: 6-8
| 576 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Summersville, WV?
The top ranked public schools in Summersville, WV include Glade Creek Elementary School, Summersville Elementary School and Nicholas County High School.
How many public schools are located in Summersville, WV?
5 public schools are located in Summersville, WV.
What percentage of students in Summersville, WV go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Summersville, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Summersville, WV?
Summersville, WV public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 11% (majority Black).
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