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Nicholas County High School

30 Grizzly Rd
Summersville, WV 26651
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 730 students in grades 9-12, Nicholas County High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 730 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in WV)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Nicholas County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Nicholas County High School's student population of 730 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
730 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Nicholas County High School ranks within the top 50% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nicholas County High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WV)
#309 out of 627 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Nicholas County High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Nicholas County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nicholas County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Nicholas County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Nicholas County High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Nicholas County High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Nicholas County High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Nicholas County High School and the percentage of Black public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
98%
89%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Nicholas County High School and the percentage of White public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Nicholas County High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in West Virginia.
0.04
This chart displays the diversity score of Nicholas County High School and the public school average diversity score of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
91%
This chart displays graduation rate of Nicholas County High School and public school graduation rate of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Nicholas County High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nicholas County High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nicholas County High School's ranking?
Nicholas County High School is ranked #309 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Nicholas County High School often compared to?
Nicholas County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Richwood High School, Woodrow Wilson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nicholas County High School?
The graduation rate of Nicholas County High School is 95%, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 91%.
How many students attend Nicholas County High School?
730 students attend Nicholas County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Nicholas County High School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nicholas County High School?
Nicholas County High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nicholas County High School offer ?
Nicholas County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Nicholas County High School part of?
Nicholas County High School is part of Nicholas County Schools School District.

School Reviews
5   5/16/2016
Okay I''m not that smart maybe just a little I''m in ninth grade but I wanted to know do you have to be smart to go to Nicholas county high school in Wv
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 730 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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