- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sutton, WV
Braxton County High School
Federal NCES profile for Braxton County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 540012000061
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Braxton County High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the West Virginia median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Sutton · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 481
- students enrolled
Braxton County High School has class sizes near the West Virginia median. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Braxton County High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Sutton, WV.
School address
District: Braxton County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540012000061 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Braxton County High School held near 507 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 36.5 → 36.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 540012000061 · Sutton, WV High · SMALL · TRAD
481 enr · 13.4:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Braxton County Middle School (376 students)
Braxton County High School held near 507 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 36.5 → 36.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Braxton County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Braxton County High School
481 students
- Braxton County
Braxton County Middle School
376 students
- Sutton Element 166
Sutton Elementary School
166 students
- Davis Elementa 147
Davis Elementary School
147 students
- Frametown Elem 146
Frametown Elementary School
146 students
- Flatwoods Elem 109
Flatwoods Elementary School
109 students
What this shows Braxton County High School reports 481 students on the CCD universe file.
How Braxton County High School compares
Braxton County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs West Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 481 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
481
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 56% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,685
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $15,158
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 481 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 96.0%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 0.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%
Largest group: White at 96.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.7, Braxton County High School is less mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Braxton County Schools reports $13,685 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Braxton County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braxton County Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sutton Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davis Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frametown Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Flatwoods Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Braxton County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 147
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 146
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 109
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~481 students)
Frequently asked questions about Braxton County High School
How many students attend Braxton County High School?
Braxton County High School has 481 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sutton, WV. CCD year-over-year: 503 (2022-23) → 507 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Braxton County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Braxton County High School is 13.4:1, which is 2% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Braxton County High School?
The largest demographic group at Braxton County High School is White at 96.0% of enrollment, in Sutton, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Braxton County High School?
Braxton County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Braxton County High School rank among public schools in Sutton?
By Resource Investment Index, Braxton County High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Sutton, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Braxton County Schools?
Besides Braxton County High School, Braxton County Schools also operates Braxton County Middle School (376 students), Sutton Elementary School (166 students), and Davis Elementary School (147 students). See the Braxton County Schools district page for the complete list.