Summersville Middle School

Nicholas County Schools
40 Grizzley Ln
Summersville, WV 26651
509 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Summersville Middle School, located at 40 Grizzly Road in Summersville, West Virginia, serves as a key educational institution for students in Nicholas County. As a middle school, it provides a transitional learning environment designed to support the academic, social, and emotional development of students typically ranging from grades 6 through 8. The school is integrated into the local community, serving as a hub for both classroom instruction and various extracurricular activities that help foster student engagement and school spirit.

The school operates under the Nicholas County School District, adhering to West Virginia’s state educational standards while focusing on preparing students for the rigors of high school. In addition to a core curriculum of language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, the school environment emphasizes the importance of community involvement and character development. By offering a structured setting and diverse learning opportunities, Summersville Middle School aims to provide a foundation for its students to succeed as they progress toward their secondary education.
509
Total Students
35.2
Full-Time Teachers
14.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    497 (97.6%)
  • Black
    6 (1.2%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (0.4%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.4%)
  • Two or More
    2 (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)872-5092
Website: http://boe.nich.k12.wv.us/o/SMS
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 509
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.4
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 6 145
Grade 7 183
Grade 8 181
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Richwood Middle School
Nicholas County Schools
228 Students
16414 Webster Rd
Craigsville, WV 26205 (8.4 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th