- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hinton, WV
Summers County High School
Federal NCES profile for Summers County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540135001603
👥 S:T ratio 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Summers County High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 71% of West Virginia schools.
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.4:1
- small classes for West Virginia
- 627
- students enrolled
Summers County High School has class sizes smaller than 71% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Summers County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540135001603 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-76 students YoY
Summers County High School shrank from 745 students in 2022-23 to 669 in 2023-24 (-10.2%).
Teacher FTE added 55.0 → 56.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-76 students YoY 540135001603 · Hinton, WV Other · MID · TRAD
627 enr · 11.4:1 · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Hinton Area Elementary (265 students)
Summers County High School shrank from 745 students in 2022-23 to 669 in 2023-24 (-10.2%). Teacher FTE added 55.0 → 56.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Summers County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Summers County High School
627 students
- Hinton Area El
Hinton Area Elementary
265 students
- Talcott Elemen 160
Talcott Elementary School
160 students
- Jumping Branch 86
Jumping Branch Elementary School
86 students
What this shows Summers County High School reports 627 students on the CCD universe file.
How Summers County High School compares
Summers County 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 13% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 627 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
627
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 29% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
78.5%
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
$14,800
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $15,158
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Student demographics
White 93.6%
Two or More 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 93.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.2, Summers County High School is less mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
District finance for Summers County Schools reports $14,800 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Summers County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hinton Area Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Talcott Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jumping Branch Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Summers County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 160
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 86
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide other 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 (~627 students)
Frequently asked questions about Summers County High School
How many students attend Summers County High School?
Summers County High School has 627 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hinton, WV. CCD year-over-year: 745 (2022-23) → 669 (2023-24), down 76.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summers County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Summers County High School is 11.4:1, which is 13% lower than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Summers County High School?
The largest demographic group at Summers County High School is White at 93.6% of enrollment, in Hinton, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Summers County High School?
Summers County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
What other schools are in Summers County Schools?
Besides Summers County High School, Summers County Schools also operates Hinton Area Elementary (265 students), Talcott Elementary School (160 students), and Jumping Branch Elementary School (86 students). See the Summers County Schools district page for the complete list.