Enrollment
509
West Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 13.1:1 West Virginia avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Summersville Middle School compares with West Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Summersville Middle School
Summersville Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Summersville, West Virginia, enrolling 509 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the larger third of West Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 509 puts it in the larger third of West Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 643 scored West Virginia schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (98% of enrollment) (diversity index 5/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 255 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 28.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Nicholas County Schools also operates Nicholas County High School (708 students) and Summersville Elementary School (331 students) alongside Summersville Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Summersville Middle School compares
Summersville Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,734
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $14,844
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nicholas County Schools, which includes Summersville Middle School.
$12,734
Per student
-14%
vs West Virginia
Avg $14,844
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.4%
State 50.3%
Federal 28.3%
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.
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
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of West Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~509 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Summersville Middle School a good school?
Summersville Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the West Virginia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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