Summers County Schools School District
School District · Hinton, West Virginia
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
4
3 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,800
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
4
3 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,800
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Evaluating Summers County Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Summers County Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Jumping Branch Elementary School
Jumping Branch · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Talcott Elementary School
Talcott · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hinton Area Elementary
Hinton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
West Virginia rank
#11 of 55
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above West Virginia avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,800
+$376 vs West Virginia median
District size
1,213 students
Smaller than West Virginia median
The short answer
Summers County Schools ranks #11 of 55 West Virginia districts by overall school rating. Summers County Schools's schools with real test data average 7.1/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Jumping Branch Elementary School (8.8/10), Talcott Elementary School (7.1/10), and Hinton Area Elementary (5.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Summers County Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jumping Branch Elementary School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Talcott Elementary School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Hinton Area Elementary | 5.3 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Summers County Schools
Summers County Schools is a Hinton, West Virginia school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,213 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.9:1. The district invests $14,800 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.1/10, Summers County Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Jumping Branch Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Summers County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 31.9% and ELA proficiency of 33.0%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Summers County Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Summers County Schools with test data.
Schools in Summers County Schools
4 schools Elementary Schools 3
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- West Virginia
- City
- Hinton
- Total Enrollment
- 1,213
- Teachers (FTE)
- 111
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Summers County Schools?
Summers County Schools has 4 schools in total — 3 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Summers County Schools?
The average composite rating for Summers County Schools is 7.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Summers County Schools?
Summers County Schools spends $14,800 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Summers County Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Summers County Schools is 10.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Summers County Schools?
Jumping Branch Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Summers County Schools with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Summers County Schools?
Across schools in Summers County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 31.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 33.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Summers County Schools compare to other districts in West Virginia?
Summers County Schools has an average school rating of 7.1/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in West Virginia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 31.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 33.0%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, West Virginia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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