Nicholas County Public Schools
Nicholas County, West Virginia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
14
public schools
Total Enrollment
3,484
students
School Districts
1
district
How to use the Nicholas County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for West Virginia; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Nicholas County has one district entry in this county file: NICHOLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS. Use the table to compare schools, grade spans, and program flags within that district.
School records are spread across 7 listed communities. SUMMERSVILLE has the most listed schools, with 5 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 9 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
14
in Nicholas County
Reported Enrollment
3,484
13 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Nicholas County
NICHOLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS
14 Public Schools in Nicholas 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 14 of 14 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NICHOLAS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL | Listed only | NICHOLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS | SUMMERSVILLE, 26651Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 730 |
| SUMMERSVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL | Listed only | NICHOLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS | SUMMERSVILLE, 26651Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 555 |
| SUMMERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | NICHOLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS | SUMMERSVILLE, 26651Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 361 |
| RICHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL | Listed only | NICHOLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS | CRAIGSVILLE, 26205Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 340 |
| GAULEY RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | NICHOLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS | CRAIGSVILLE, 26205Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 332 |
| PANTHER CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | NICHOLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS | NETTIE, 26681Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 245 |
| RICHWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL | Listed only | NICHOLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS | RICHWOOD, 26261Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 229 |
| GLADE CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | NICHOLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS | SUMMERSVILLE, 26651Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 152 |
| CHERRY RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | NICHOLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS | RICHWOOD, 26261Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 151 |
| MT LOOKOUT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | NICHOLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS | MT LOOKOUT, 26678Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 122 |
| MT NEBO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | NICHOLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS | MT. NEBO, 26679Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 110 |
| ZELA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | NICHOLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS | SUMMERSVILLE, 26651Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 80 |
| BIRCH RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | NICHOLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS | BIRCH RIVER, 26610Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 77 |
| NICHOLAS COUNTY CAREER/TECHNICAL CENTER | Listed only | NICHOLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS | CRAIGSVILLE, 26205Rural: Distant | — | Vocational | — |
NICHOLAS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
NICHOLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS
SUMMERSVILLE, 26651 / Rural: Fringe
SUMMERSVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL
NICHOLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS
SUMMERSVILLE, 26651 / Rural: Fringe
SUMMERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
NICHOLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS
SUMMERSVILLE, 26651 / Town: Distant
RICHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
NICHOLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS
CRAIGSVILLE, 26205 / Rural: Distant
GAULEY RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
NICHOLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS
CRAIGSVILLE, 26205 / Rural: Distant
PANTHER CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
NICHOLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS
NETTIE, 26681 / Rural: Distant
RICHWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL
NICHOLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS
RICHWOOD, 26261 / Rural: Distant
GLADE CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
NICHOLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS
SUMMERSVILLE, 26651 / Rural: Fringe
CHERRY RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
NICHOLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS
RICHWOOD, 26261 / Rural: Remote
MT LOOKOUT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
NICHOLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS
MT LOOKOUT, 26678 / Rural: Distant
MT NEBO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
NICHOLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS
MT. NEBO, 26679 / Rural: Distant
ZELA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
NICHOLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS
SUMMERSVILLE, 26651 / Rural: Distant
BIRCH RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
NICHOLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS
BIRCH RIVER, 26610 / Rural: Remote
NICHOLAS COUNTY CAREER/TECHNICAL CENTER
NICHOLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS
CRAIGSVILLE, 26205 / Rural: Distant
Nicholas County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Nicholas County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in West Virginia. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Nicholas County public school directory?
The directory lists 14 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Nicholas County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Nicholas County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Nicholas County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.
How should I compare school districts in Nicholas County?
This county has one district entry in the current school file. Compare individual schools by grade range, enrollment, and program flags, then confirm local assignment rules with the district.
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.