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NICHOLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS

West Virginia · Public School District
13
Schools
3,484
Students
$13,362
Per-Pupil Spend
-7% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
95.8%
Graduation Rate
+9.3pp vs nat'l
District Overview

NICHOLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS is a public school district in West Virginia serving 3,484 students across 13 schools. It includes 9 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 95.8% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,362 is near the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 42/100.

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All Schools (13)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
RICHWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08229
SUMMERSVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08555
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
NICHOLAS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL09–12730
RICHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL09–12340
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,362Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
50%
21%
State
50.3%
Local (property tax)
21.4%
Federal
28.3%

Funding is shared between state (50%) and local sources (21%), with notable federal support (28%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
13
Schools
3,484
Students
—
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate95.8%
Opportunity Score42/100
StateWest Virginia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
95.8% graduation rate — 9.3 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
28% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in NICHOLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS?
NICHOLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS has 13 public schools, serving a total of 3,484 students.
What is the graduation rate for NICHOLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 95.8%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does NICHOLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS spend per student?
NICHOLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS spends $13,362 per pupil — 7% below the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in NICHOLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS?
No, NICHOLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does NICHOLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS serve?
NICHOLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for NICHOLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS?
The median opportunity score across schools in NICHOLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS is 42/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.