Nicholas County Schools

District Overview
Located at 400 Old Main Drive in Summersville, West Virginia, Nicholas County Schools is an active, traditional public school district serving its vibrant, rural distant community. Operating 14 campuses across the region, the district offers a comprehensive educational continuum spanning from pre-kindergarten all the way through twelfth grade. Federal dataset context for the 2024–2025 academic year indicates that Nicholas County Schools serves a student body of 3,215 children, including 1,594 female and 1,621 male learners. The district's population is primarily comprised of 3,131 White students, alongside 27 multiracial students, 22 Hispanic students, 19 Black students, 14 Asian students, and 2 American Indian students, creating a close-knit learning environment focused on academic growth across every grade level.

To support student development across its facilities, Nicholas County Schools maintains a dedicated professional workforce of over 1,025 full-time equivalent staff members. The instructional backbone of the district features 480 full-time equivalent teachers supported by nearly 68 instructional aides, allowing for attentive classroom guidance and tailored educational interventions. In addition, a robust support staff of nearly 478 full-time equivalent team members handles essential operations, transportation, and specialized student services throughout the county. Parents, students, and educational researchers can learn more about district initiatives by visiting their administrative office, exploring their web portal at boe.nich.k12.wv.us, or calling central administration directly at (304) 872-3611.
14
Total Schools
3,215
Total Students
480.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nicholas County Schools
Demographic Student Count
White3,131
Hispanic22
Black19
Asian14
Two or More27
American Indian2
  • White
    3,131 (97.4%)
  • Two or More
    27 (0.8%)
  • Hispanic
    22 (0.7%)
  • Black
    19 (0.6%)
  • Asian
    14 (0.4%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Nicholas County Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary9
Middle2
High3
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:14
Students:3,215*
Teachers (FTE):480.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.7
Schools in Nicholas County Schools
Found 14 Schools