Total enrollment
1,138
+511 (+81%) vs SY 2020-21
Summers County
West Virginia · Public K-12
The 4 public K-12 schools in Summers County cover all standard grade bands (3 elementary and 1 high), with combined enrollment around 1,138.
4-year change in Summers County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
+1 (+33%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Summers County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In West Virginia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,138 | #46 of 49 | #2,670 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 4 | #47 of 49 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.5:1 | #6 of 49 | #405 of 2,655 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 10.9% | #20 of 47 | #2,503 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
11,729
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
1,138
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$40,699
Below West Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
3
511 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
627 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Summers County Schools
1,138 students · 1 district in Summers County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Summers 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+
18.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
16.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.2%
civilian labor
Median age
51
15.7% under 18
Test scores in Summers County
Latest 2020-21 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. West Virginia state average: 39.7%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
- Talcott Elementary School· 32.0%
- Jumping Branch Elementary School· 24.5%
- Hinton Area Elementary· 17.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-12 Summers County Comprehensive HS | Hinton | High | 06-12 | 627 | · |
| Hinton Area Elementary | Hinton | Elementary | PK-05 | 265 | · |
| Talcott Elementary School | Talcott | Elementary | PK-05 | 160 | · |
| Jumping Branch Elementary School | Jumping Branch | Elementary | PK-05 | 86 | · |
Cities in Summers County
About Summers County
In West Virginia, Summers County is a rural-scale county of about 11,729 residents. 4 public schools across the county instructs about 1,138 students between them.
For perspective, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $40,699, roughly 19% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 16%. That income level is 27% meaningfully below the West Virginia median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Summers County is made up of 3 elementary schools (511 students), and 1 high school (627).
Summers County Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,138 students across Summers County.
Over the past 4-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,138 students, climbed 81% from the 627 reported in SY 2020-21. Summers County now counts 4 public schools, up from 3 in SY 2020-21.
On allk12, the community for Summers County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data