Enrollment
481
West Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 540012000061
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 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 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the West Virginia median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Sutton · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 13.1:1 West Virginia avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Braxton County High School compares with West Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Braxton County High School
Braxton County High School is a mid-sized high school in Sutton, West Virginia, enrolling 481 students.
At 13.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the West Virginia median, within a few percentage points of the 13.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 481 puts it in the larger third of West Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 643 scored West Virginia schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment) (diversity index 8/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 481 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 9 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Braxton County Schools also operates Braxton County Middle School (376 students) and Sutton Elementary School (166 students) alongside Braxton County High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Braxton County High School compares
Braxton County High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,153
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $14,844
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Braxton County Schools, which includes Braxton County High School.
$13,153
Per student
-11%
vs West Virginia
Avg $14,844
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of West Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~481 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
Next steps
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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 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 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Sutton on the city page.
Is Braxton County High School a good school?
Braxton County High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the West Virginia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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