Total enrollment
1,596
-426 (-21%) vs SY 2017-18
Braxton County
West Virginia · Public K-12
The 8 public K-12 schools in Braxton County cover all standard grade bands (6 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high), with combined enrollment around 1,596.
7-year change in Braxton County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
8
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
96%
was 97%
% Hispanic
1%
was 1%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
8
1 districts
Enrollment
1,596
NCES CCD
Median income
$50,331
Below West Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
6
739 students
Middle
1
376 students
High
1
481 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Braxton County Schools
1,596 students · 1 district in Braxton County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Braxton County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
14.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
16.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
9.4%
civilian labor
Median age
47
18.4% under 18
Test scores in Braxton County
Latest 2020-21 ELA proficiency, 8 schools ranked. West Virginia state average: 39.7%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Braxton County High School· 52.0%
- Frametown Elementary School· 44.5%
- Davis Elementary School· 37.0%
- Sutton Elementary School· 37.0%
- Braxton County Middle School· 30.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Burnsville Elementary School· 15.0%
- Flatwoods Elementary School· 17.0%
- Little Birch Elementary School· 24.5%
- Braxton County Middle School· 30.0%
- Davis Elementary School· 37.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braxton County High School | Sutton | High | 09-12 | 481 | · |
| Braxton County Middle School | Sutton | Middle | 06-08 | 376 | · |
| Sutton Elementary School | Sutton | Elementary | PK-05 | 166 | · |
| Davis Elementary School | Gassaway | Elementary | PK-05 | 147 | · |
| Frametown Elementary School | Frametown | Elementary | PK-05 | 146 | · |
| Flatwoods Elementary School | Flatwoods | Elementary | PK-05 | 109 | · |
| Burnsville Elementary School | Burnsville | Elementary | PK-05 | 88 | · |
| Little Birch Elementary School | Sutton | Elementary | PK-05 | 83 | · |
Cities in Braxton County
About Braxton County
Braxton County is a compact county of about 12,208 residents in West Virginia. Its public-school system instructs approximately 1,596 students across 8 schools.
In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $50,331, 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 16%. That income level is 10% below the West Virginia median.
For a sense of the school types, Braxton County is made up of 6 elementary schools (739 students), 1 middle school (376), and 1 high school (481).
Braxton County Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,596 students across Braxton County.
Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Braxton County has shrank 21% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,022 students to 1,596.
On allk12, the community for Braxton County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
Braxton County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data