Richwood Middle School

Nicholas County Schools
16414 Webster Rd
Craigsville, WV 26205
228 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Richwood Middle School is a public educational institution located in the heart of Richwood, West Virginia. Serving students in the surrounding community, the school is part of the Nicholas County School District. As a middle school, it provides an essential bridge between elementary education and high school, focusing on the academic, social, and emotional development of students typically in grades 6 through 8.

The school is situated at 2 Valley Avenue, a central location that has long served as a hub for the local student population. Like many schools in the region, Richwood Middle School emphasizes core curriculum subjects while working to foster a supportive learning environment. It plays a significant role in the community by providing extracurricular opportunities and initiatives aimed at preparing its students for success in their future academic endeavors at the secondary level.
228
Total Students
17.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    222 (97.4%)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.3%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (0.9%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Nicholas County Schools
Phone: (304)846-2638
Website: http://boe.nich.k12.wv.us/o/RMS
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 228
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 82
Grade 7 63
Grade 8 83
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Summersville Middle School
Nicholas County Schools
509 Students
40 Grizzley Ln
Summersville, WV 26651 (8.4 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th