- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sutton, WV
Braxton County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Braxton County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 540012000006
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Braxton County Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of West Virginia schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Sutton · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 376
- students enrolled
Braxton County Middle School has class sizes larger than 87% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Braxton County Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Sutton, WV.
School address
District: Braxton County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540012000006 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Braxton County Middle School held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 540012000006 · Sutton, WV Middle · SMALL · TRAD
376 enr · 16.3:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Braxton County High School (481 students)
Braxton County Middle School held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Braxton County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Braxton County
Braxton County High School
481 students
- This school
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 Middle School reports 376 students on the CCD universe file.
How Braxton County Middle School compares
Braxton County Middle 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 24% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 376 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
376
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 87% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.8%
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 376 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 96.8%
Two or More 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 96.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.2, Braxton County Middle School is less mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braxton County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sutton Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Davis Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frametown Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Flatwoods Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Braxton County Middle 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 middle 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 (~376 students)
Frequently asked questions about Braxton County Middle School
How many students attend Braxton County Middle School?
Braxton County Middle School has 376 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sutton, WV. CCD year-over-year: 383 (2022-23) → 382 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Braxton County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Braxton County Middle School is 16.3:1, which is 24% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Braxton County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Braxton County Middle School is White at 96.8% of enrollment, in Sutton, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Braxton County Middle School?
Braxton County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Sutton?
By Resource Investment Index, Braxton County Middle School ranks #2 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 Middle School, Braxton County Schools also operates Braxton County High School (481 students), Sutton Elementary School (166 students), and Davis Elementary School (147 students). See the Braxton County Schools district page for the complete list.