Enrollment
481
West Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 540012000061
Braxton County High School — Sutton, WV
Federal NCES profile for Braxton County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 29/100.
👥 Class size 44
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 12
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Braxton County Schools · West Virginia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 13.7:1 West Virginia avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Braxton County High School compares with West Virginia and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Braxton County High School reports 481 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 36.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 2% above the West Virginia state mean of 13.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 12% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 3 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 481 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 35.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Braxton County Schools spends $13,977 per pupil district-wide, below the West Virginia average of $16,253 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 26.0% from local sources (property taxes), 51.8% from the state, and 22.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Braxton County High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against West Virginia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 481 | top 75% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
— 2% above state mean
Top 59% in West Virginia — lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
35.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,977
per pupil, district-wide
— below West Virginia avg of $16,253
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 481 Top 75% in West Virginia — larger than 25% of 648 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 36.0
Students per teacher 14:1 +2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 540012000061
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.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 481:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 35.3%
In-school suspensions 25
Out-of-school suspensions 25
Expulsions 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Braxton County Schools, which includes Braxton County High School.
$13,977
Per student
-14%
vs West Virginia
Avg $16,253
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 26.0%
State 51.8%
Federal 22.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Enrollment
- 147
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Enrollment
- 146
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Enrollment
- 109
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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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.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Braxton County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Braxton County High School is 14:1, which is 2% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.7:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in SUTTON, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Braxton County High School?
Braxton County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.