- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Craigsville, WV
Richwood High School
Federal NCES profile for Richwood High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 540102000847
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richwood High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of West Virginia schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Craigsville · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.7:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 299
- students enrolled
Richwood High School has class sizes larger than 83% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richwood High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Craigsville, WV.
School address
District: Nicholas County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540102000847 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Richwood High School shrank from 340 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.5 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 540102000847 · Craigsville, WV High · SMALL · TRAD
299 enr · 15.7:1 · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Nicholas County High School (708 students)
Richwood High School shrank from 340 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 19.5 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Richwood High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nicholas Count
Nicholas County High School
708 students
- Summersville M
Summersville Middle School
509 students
- Summersville E
Summersville Elementary School
331 students
- This school
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 Richwood High School reports 299 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richwood High School compares
Richwood High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 20% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 299 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
299
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 83% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.2%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.3%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.0%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: White at 97.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.3, Richwood High School is less mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Nicholas County Schools reports $14,052 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richwood High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Summersville Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Summersville Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gauley River Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Richwood Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richwood High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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 (~299 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richwood High School
How many students attend Richwood High School?
Richwood High School has 299 students enrolled. It is a high school in Craigsville, WV. CCD year-over-year: 340 (2022-23) → 322 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richwood High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richwood High School is 15.7:1, which is 20% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richwood High School?
The largest demographic group at Richwood High School is White at 97.3% of enrollment, in Craigsville, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richwood High School?
Richwood High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Richwood High School rank among public schools in Craigsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Richwood High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Craigsville, 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 Nicholas County Schools?
Besides Richwood High School, Nicholas County Schools also operates Nicholas County High School (708 students), Summersville Middle School (509 students), and Summersville Elementary School (331 students). See the Nicholas County Schools district page for the complete list.