- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Summersville, WV
Summersville Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Summersville Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 540102001262
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Summersville Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the West Virginia median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Summersville · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 509
- students enrolled
Summersville Middle School has class sizes near the West Virginia median. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Summersville Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Summersville, WV.
School address
District: Nicholas County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540102001262 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Summersville Middle School held near 549 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.3 → 38.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 540102001262 · Summersville, WV Middle · MID · TRAD
509 enr · 13.8:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Nicholas County High School (708 students)
Summersville Middle School held near 549 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.3 → 38.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Summersville Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nicholas Count
Nicholas County High School
708 students
- This school
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 Summersville Middle School reports 509 students on the CCD universe file.
How Summersville Middle School compares
Summersville Middle 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 509 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
509
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 61% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.3%
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 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 97.6%
African American 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: White at 97.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.7, Summersville Middle School is less mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nicholas County Schools reports $14,052 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Summersville Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summersville Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Richwood High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gauley River Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richwood Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Summersville Middle 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 middle 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 (~509 students)
Frequently asked questions about Summersville Middle School
How many students attend Summersville Middle School?
Summersville Middle School has 509 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Summersville, WV. CCD year-over-year: 555 (2022-23) → 549 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summersville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Summersville Middle School is 13.8:1, which is 5% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Summersville Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Summersville Middle School is White at 97.6% of enrollment, in Summersville, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Summersville Middle School?
Summersville Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Summersville Middle School rank among public schools in Summersville?
By Resource Investment Index, Summersville Middle School ranks #1 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 Summersville Middle School, Nicholas County Schools also operates Nicholas County High School (708 students), Summersville Elementary School (331 students), and Richwood High School (299 students). See the Nicholas County Schools district page for the complete list.