Enrollment
627
West Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 540135001603
Summers County High School — Hinton, WV
Federal NCES profile for Summers County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 25/100.
👥 Class size 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Summers County Schools · West Virginia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 13.7:1 West Virginia avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Summers County High School compares with West Virginia and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Summers County High School reports 627 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 55.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% below the West Virginia state mean of 13.7:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 15% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 78.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Summers County Schools spends $14,732 per pupil district-wide, below the West Virginia average of $16,253 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 19.1% from local sources (property taxes), 52.0% from the state, and 28.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Summers County High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against West Virginia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 627 | top 88% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
— 1% below state mean
Top 51% in West Virginia — lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
78.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,732
per pupil, district-wide
— below West Virginia avg of $16,253
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 627 Top 88% in West Virginia — larger than 12% of 648 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 55.0
Students per teacher 13.5:1 -1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 540135001603
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.
Programs & staff
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 78.5%
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Summers County Schools, which includes Summers County High School.
$14,732
Per student
-9%
vs West Virginia
Avg $16,253
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 19.1%
State 52.0%
Federal 28.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Enrollment
- 160
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Enrollment
- 86
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
Similar other schools in Hinton
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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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 other school in HINTON, WV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summers County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Summers County High School is 13.5:1, which is 1% lower than the West Virginia average of 13.7:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in HINTON, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Summers County High School?
Summers County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.