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#486 of 635 schools in WV

Braxton County High School

High School · Braxton County Schools · Sutton, WV

A high school in Sutton, WV where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

200 Jerry Burton Dr, Sutton, WV 26601

  • Math 12% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2022)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.08 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics3.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-12.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
College Readiness5.6Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation7.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.1:1
District spending per student$13,685
Chronic Absenteeism36.9%

Students at Braxton County High School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.

Math Proficiency12%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 18 points since 2019, reaching 30% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
37%
ELA
22%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
27%
2013
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
17%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
12%
2019
Math
12%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 25 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Braxton County High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 7Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$48,353

Median home value

$121,200

Median rent

$547/mo

College educated

11.8%

Homeownership

76.1%

Poverty rate

12.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
7.9% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics13sports offered
6 boys'·7 girls'·13 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Braxton County Schools

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#7 of 8
District spending per student
$13,685NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Braxton County High School is listed in BRAXTON COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Braxton County High School

Braxton County High School is a public high school in Sutton, WV, part of Braxton County Schools, serving approximately 507 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #486 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Braxton County High School

What grades does Braxton County High School serve?

Braxton County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Braxton County High School?

Braxton County High School has an enrollment of approximately 507 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Braxton County High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Braxton County High School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Braxton County High School rank in WV?

Braxton County High School ranks #486 of 635 schools in WV.

What is Braxton County High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Braxton County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Braxton County High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Braxton County High School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Braxton County High School a charter school?

No, Braxton County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Braxton County High School a Title I school?

No, Braxton County High School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
507
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Braxton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.9%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 26601)
3,767
Area median age
48.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 26601; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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