Braxton County Schools & Education
Braxton County, West Virginia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
74/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 92.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,473
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,773
School Score
74/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 62/100
State Score Position
#17
of 55 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Braxton County
Measured School Summary
Braxton County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 74/100 and a graduation rate of 97.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
At $7,473 per pupil, Braxton County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 19% above the West Virginia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Braxton County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
8 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
74/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #17 of 55 West Virginia counties with school score data.
Completion
97.0%
4.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,473
$300 below the state average
School coverage
8
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Braxton County has 8 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Braxton County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Braxton County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#17
of 55 West Virginia counties with school score data. The county score is 12 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
BRAXTON COUNTY SCHOOLS
Elementary to high school visible
1,726 students
8 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
BRAXTON COUNTY SCHOOLS is the largest listed district slice, with 8 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Braxton County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Braxton County, West Virginia
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Braxton County's Rural School Network
Braxton County operates 8 public schools, consisting of 6 elementary campuses, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. This structure supports 1,726 students across the county's single school district.
Focused Management by Braxton County Schools
Braxton County Schools is the central district managing all 1,726 students across 8 campuses. Traditional public education remains the standard here, as the county does not host any charter schools.
The Definition of Rural Education
Every single school in the county is classified as rural, offering an average enrollment of just 216 students per campus. Braxton County High School serves as the largest hub with 503 students, providing a focused secondary education.
School Overview
Total Schools
8
in Braxton County
Reported Enrollment
1,726
8 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Braxton County
BRAXTON COUNTY SCHOOLS
8 Public Schools in Braxton County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 8 of 8 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRAXTON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL | Record | BRAXTON COUNTY SCHOOLS | SUTTON, 26601Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 503 |
| BRAXTON COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | BRAXTON COUNTY SCHOOLS | SUTTON, 26601Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 383 |
| FLATWOODS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | BRAXTON COUNTY SCHOOLS | FLATWOODS, 26621Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 173 |
| SUTTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | BRAXTON COUNTY SCHOOLS | SUTTON, 26601Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 159 |
| DAVIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | BRAXTON COUNTY SCHOOLS | GASSAWAY, 26624Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 152 |
| FRAMETOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | BRAXTON COUNTY SCHOOLS | FRAMETOWN, 26623Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 151 |
| BURNSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | BRAXTON COUNTY SCHOOLS | BURNSVILLE, 26335Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 121 |
| LITTLE BIRCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | BRAXTON COUNTY SCHOOLS | SUTTON, 26601Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 84 |
BRAXTON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
BRAXTON COUNTY SCHOOLS
SUTTON, 26601 / Rural: Remote
BRAXTON COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL
BRAXTON COUNTY SCHOOLS
SUTTON, 26601 / Rural: Remote
FLATWOODS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BRAXTON COUNTY SCHOOLS
FLATWOODS, 26621 / Rural: Remote
SUTTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BRAXTON COUNTY SCHOOLS
SUTTON, 26601 / Rural: Remote
DAVIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BRAXTON COUNTY SCHOOLS
GASSAWAY, 26624 / Rural: Remote
FRAMETOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BRAXTON COUNTY SCHOOLS
FRAMETOWN, 26623 / Rural: Remote
BURNSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BRAXTON COUNTY SCHOOLS
BURNSVILLE, 26335 / Rural: Distant
LITTLE BIRCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BRAXTON COUNTY SCHOOLS
SUTTON, 26601 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,473
State avg $7,773
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Schools in Braxton County, West Virginia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Braxton County, West Virginia?
Braxton County operates 8 public schools, consisting of 6 elementary campuses, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. This structure supports 1,726 students across the county's single school district.
What are the major school districts in Braxton County, West Virginia?
Braxton County Schools is the central district managing all 1,726 students across 8 campuses. Traditional public education remains the standard here, as the county does not host any charter schools.
What is the school experience like in Braxton County?
Every single school in the county is classified as rural, offering an average enrollment of just 216 students per campus. Braxton County High School serves as the largest hub with 503 students, providing a focused secondary education.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.