- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Summersville, WV
Nicholas County High School
Federal NCES profile for Nicholas County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 540102000843
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nicholas County High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of West Virginia schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Summersville · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.9:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 708
- students enrolled
Nicholas County High School has class sizes larger than 91% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nicholas County High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Summersville, WV.
School address
District: Nicholas County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540102000843 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Nicholas County High School held near 697 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.3 → 41.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-33 students YoY 540102000843 · Summersville, WV High · MID · TRAD
708 enr · 16.9:1 · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Summersville Middle School (509 students)
Nicholas County High School held near 697 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.3 → 41.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Nicholas County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Nicholas County High School
708 students
- Summersville M
Summersville Middle School
509 students
- Summersville E
Summersville Elementary School
331 students
- Richwood High
Richwood High School
299 students
- Gauley River E
Gauley River Elementary School
295 students
- Richwood Middl 228
Richwood Middle School
228 students
What this shows Nicholas County High School reports 708 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nicholas County High School compares
Nicholas 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 29% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 708 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
708
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 91% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.4%
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
$14,052
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 354 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 97.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 97.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.5, Nicholas County High School is less mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Nicholas County Schools reports $14,052 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nicholas County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summersville Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Summersville Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Richwood High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gauley River Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Richwood Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nicholas County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~708 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nicholas County High School
How many students attend Nicholas County High School?
Nicholas County High School has 708 students enrolled. It is a high school in Summersville, WV. CCD year-over-year: 730 (2022-23) → 697 (2023-24), nearly flat (-33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nicholas County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nicholas County High School is 16.9:1, which is 29% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nicholas County High School?
The largest demographic group at Nicholas County High School is White at 97.2% of enrollment, in Summersville, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nicholas County High School?
Nicholas County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Nicholas County High School rank among public schools in Summersville?
By Resource Investment Index, Nicholas County High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Summersville, 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 Summersville on the city page.
What other schools are in Nicholas County Schools?
Besides Nicholas County High School, Nicholas County Schools also operates Summersville Middle School (509 students), Summersville Elementary School (331 students), and Richwood High School (299 students). See the Nicholas County Schools district page for the complete list.