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Summersville Middle School

40 Grizzley Ln, Summersville, WV 26651 · (304) 872-5092 · Nicholas County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL509 STUDENTS
Enrollment
509
Middle
DISTRICT 369 · STATE 429
Student : Teacher
14.4:1
35 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.7:1 · STATE 13.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
145
Grade 7
183
Grade 8
181
Student demographics
White
49798%
DISTRICT 97% · STATE 87%
Hispanic
20%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 3%
Black
61%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 4%
Asian
20%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1%
Two+
20%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
26051%
Female
24949%

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Test scores

EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)
English Language Arts
30.0%
WV avg 39.7%
Math
13.0%
WV avg 27.8%
Source: EDFacts (federal). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
509
-23 (-4%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
14.4:1
was 15.2:1
% White
98%
was 98%
% Hispanic
0%
was 1%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Summersville Middle School

Summersville Middle School, an average-sized 6-8 campus in Summersville, West Virginia, operated by Nicholas County Schools, hosts 509 students, covering grades 6 through 8.

Summersville Middle School is one of 14 schools operated by Nicholas County Schools, a district that hosts 3,215 students overall.

In terms of who attends, Summersville Middle School shows that the student body is overwhelmingly White (98%). Compared to Nicholas County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

On the income-and-resources front, Summersville Middle School records 35 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 14.4:1. The state averages around 13.3:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical.

Zooming out to the county, the surrounding county (Nicholas County) records that median household income runs about $54,639, about 23% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Summersville Middle School is one of 14 public schools in Nicholas County (combined enrollment of about 3,215 students).

Nearest neighbor: Nicholas County High School, around 0.1 miles off. Within five miles, there are 3 other public schools.

The school occupies a rural site.

Trend over the last 7 years. Summersville Middle School's enrollment has edged down 4% since 2018, when it stood at 532 (now 509).

On this page, members of the Summersville Middle School community share and discuss science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Nicholas County at a glance

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Population
24,277
Census ACS
Median income
$54,639
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
14
3,215 students

Quick facts

School name
Summersville Middle School
District
Nicholas County Schools
Address
40 Grizzley Ln, Summersville, WV 26651
Phone
(304) 872-5092
County
Nicholas County
Level
Middle
Grade range
06–08
Total enrollment
509
Teachers (FTE)
35
Student–teacher ratio
14.4:1
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
540102001262
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Nicholas County Schools
Other schools in Summersville
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About Summersville Middle School
How large is Summersville Middle School?
Summersville Middle School enrolls approximately 509 students in grades 06-08.
What grades does Summersville Middle School serve?
Summersville Middle School serves grades 06-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summersville Middle School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Summersville Middle School is approximately 14.4:1 (35 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Summersville Middle School?
Student demographics at Summersville Middle School are roughly 98% White, 0% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 0% Two or more.
What district is Summersville Middle School in?
Summersville Middle School is part of Nicholas County Schools.
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