Public schools in Summersville, WV
5 open public schools with an address in Summersville, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,739
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.4:1
West Virginia median 13.3:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Summersville public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Summersville, WV: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,739 students, an average of 348 per school. The largest campus is Nicholas County High School (708 students), and the largest elementary school is Summersville Elementary School (331).
Every listed school belongs to Nicholas County Schools. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.4:1, higher than the statewide school median of 13.3:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School districts and agencies serving Summersville
Elementary schools in Summersville
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glade Creek Elementary School Nicholas County Schools | PK–05 | 124 | 15.5:1 | |
| Summersville Elementary School Nicholas County Schools | PK–05 | 331 | 13.8:1 | |
| Zela Elementary School Nicholas County Schools | PK–05 | 67 | 9.6:1 |
Middle schools in Summersville
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summersville Middle School Nicholas County Schools | 06–08 | 509 | 14.4:1 |
High schools in Summersville
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas County High School Nicholas County Schools | 09–12 | 708 | 17.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White96.9%
- Hispanic1.1%
- Black0.6%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Summersville schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,739 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Summersville
How many public schools are in Summersville, WV?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Summersville: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 1,739 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Summersville?
All listed public schools with an address in Summersville belong to Nicholas County Schools. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Summersville?
Nicholas County High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Summersville, with 708 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Summersville?
No school with an address in Summersville is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in West Virginia.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Summersville schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Summersville public schools is 14.4:1, higher than the West Virginia school median of 13.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Summersville guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All West Virginia cities