Enrollment
376
West Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 13.1:1 West Virginia avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Braxton County Middle School compares with West Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Braxton County Middle School
Braxton County Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Sutton, West Virginia, enrolling 376 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.3:1 is larger than about 87% of West Virginia schools and 24% above the 13.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 376 students, its enrollment sits close to the West Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 643 scored West Virginia schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (97% of enrollment) (diversity index 6/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 376 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.8% 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.
Discipline events run high: 88 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 376 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Braxton County Schools also operates Braxton County High School (481 students) and Sutton Elementary School (166 students) alongside Braxton County Middle 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 Middle School compares
Braxton County Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,153
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 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.
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 96.8%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Braxton County Schools, which includes Braxton County Middle 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 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
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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 middle 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 (~376 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Sutton on the city page.
Is Braxton County Middle School a good school?
Braxton County Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of West Virginia schools. 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 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.
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